March 27, 2025 | Showcase Screening
March 28 - April 1, 2025 | Official Selection Screenings
May 1 - May 22, 2025 | Gallery Exhibition
The Happy Valley Animation Festival (HVAF) will return for its fifth year with events beginning on March 27, 2025.
Information and Updates
Scheduled Events and Venues:
March 27, 2025
HVAF 2025 Animation Showcase
Location: Flex Theatre, 132 HUB Robeson Center, University Park, PA 16802
Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm (EST)
Details: Public screening of selected HVAF 2025 award winning animations in the international open and international student categories. This event is free and open to the public.
Disclaimer: Some animations may contain mature themes or language and may not be suitable for younger viewers.
Venue/Map: HUB Robeson Center
The Screening Reel for this event will be live-streamed for remote audiences.
[•] Link to live stream: HVAF Youtube Channel
Event Program (pdf download): HVAF2025_Showcase_Program_A
March 28, 2025
HVAF 2025 Official Selection Screening
Location: Flex Theatre, 132 HUB Robeson Center, University Park, PA 16802
Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm (EST)
Details: Public screenings of HVAF 2025 official selections in the international open and international student animation categories. This event is free and open to the public.
Disclaimer: Some animations may contain mature themes or language and may not be suitable for younger viewers.
Venue/Map: HUB Robeson Center
The Screening Reel for this event will be live-streamed for remote audiences.
[•] Link to live stream: HVAF Youtube Channel
Event Program (pdf download): HVAF2025_Showcase_Program_B
March 29, 2025
HVAF 2025 Official Selection Screening
Location: The Palmer Museum of Art, 650 Bigler Road, University Park, PA 16802
Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
Time: Starts at 12 noon (EST)
Details: Public screenings of HVAF 2025 official selections in the international open and international student animation categories. This event is free and open to the public.
Disclaimer: Some animations may contain mature themes or language and may not be suitable for younger viewers.
Venue/Map: The Palmer Museum of Art
April 1, 2025
HVAF 2025 Official Selection Screening
Location: Carnegie Cinema, 113 Carnegie Building, University Park, PA 16802
Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm (EST)
Details: Public screenings of HVAF 2025 official selections in the international open and international student animation categories. This event is free and open to the public.
Disclaimer: Some animations may contain mature themes or language and may not be suitable for younger viewers.
Venue/Map: Carnegie Building
The Screening Reels for this event will be streamed for remote audiences.
[•] Link to live stream: HVAF Youtube Channel
May 1 - May 22, 2025
HVAF 2025 Gallery Exhibition
Location: Hub Gallery, HUB-Robeson Center, University Park, PA 16802
Dates: Thursday, May 1 - Thursday, May 22, 2025
Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm Daily (EST)
Details: An exhibition featuring the official selections and award winners from the Happy Valley Animation Festival. This event is free and open to the public.
Disclaimer: some animations may contain mature themes or language and may not be suitable for younger viewers.
Venue/Map: HUB Robeson Center
Official Poster [Download]
HVAF 2025 Poster
Design by HVAF Intern: Celine Ugorji
HVAF 2025 Poster: PDF Download (24x36)
HVAF 2025 Poster Light Version: PDF Download (24x36)