# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Stop Motion Animation Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Bring your imagination to life! The Ludington Area Center for the Arts invites animators of all ages and styles to submit their work to our Stop Motion Animation Festival. Come out and support our local creators!

Festival Divisions
We welcome creators across three distinct age brackets, starting with our Art-Venture Artists for ages 5 to 9, followed by Creative-Quest Artists for ages 10 to 14, and wrapping up with Adult Artists for ages 15 to 99 and beyond.

Submission Categories
No matter your unique style, we are accepting entries in a variety of creative formats. You can submit LEGO and Building-Blocks animations like brickfilms, classic clay-mation using plasticine, or found objects where everyday items like shoes, fruit, and tools tell a story. We also welcome paper and cutout entries featuring 2D stop-motion, paper silhouettes, puppets, or illustrations.

Submission Guidelines and Perks
Videos must be between 15 seconds and 5 minutes in length, and everyone is welcome to submit up to two videos. The final deadline to enter is September 12, and you can submit your videos online at ludingtonartscenter.org/smaf. As a special thank you, all participating artists will receive 4 complimentary tickets to the screening event.

Event Tickets and Audience Voting
Be a part of the action! Audience members will get the chance to vote for the Viewer’s Choice Award in each age category. You can buy tickets in advance for $5 either in person at LACA or online at ludingtonartscenter.org/smaf. Tickets purchased at the door on the day of the event will be $10.

⚠️ Important Note: Videos must be TV-G. All videos will be pre-screened ahead of time and must be appropriate for all ages to be included in the festival line-up.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ludington/stop-motion-animation-festival/200030328482731
- **Event Categories**: festivals, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ludington
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 107 S Harrison St, Ludington, MI, United States, Michigan 49431
- **lat**: 43.95481
- **long**: -86.44603
- **full address**: 107 S Harrison St, Ludington, MI, United States, Michigan 49431

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Stop Motion Animation Festival being held?
  - **A:** Stop Motion Animation Festival takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 107 S Harrison St, Ludington, MI, United States, Michigan 49431.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Stop Motion Animation Festival?
  - **A:** Stop Motion Animation Festival is organized by Ludington Area Center for the Arts.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Ludington Area Center for the Arts's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Ludington Area Center for the Arts a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Ludington Area Center for the Arts has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Stop Motion Animation Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ludington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Stop Motion Animation Festival sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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