A Finely Curated Festival Of The Best Hand Selected Filmed Stories About Or Including Animals By Filmmakers From Around The World. #AniFab25 is Produced by the World Animal Awareness Society & WA2S Films, an award-winning Texas based 501c3 nonprofit charity and presented by Texas Media Maker. AniFab 25 will project more than 25 "animal stories" at the Woodlawn Theater at 1920 Fredericksburg Rd. and lodging and conferences at Hotel Indigo located on the Riverwalk Thanksgiving weekend, Friday and Saturday, November 28 & 29 , 2025.
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AniFab 24 OutStanding Achievement Recipients
Michelle Fenn, Beyond The Herd, Short Documentry, USA
We really enjoyed meeting the festival team and other filmmakers. We had a great time and were thrilled to have a packed house of animal lovers for our screening! Robin Rene Conly, #AniFab24 Director, Dolphin Summer
Our animated short, "The Shadow of Snow," screened at #AniFab24. The venue was amazing with excellent sound and picture. The festival featured films from all over the world (Norway, Tunisia, the UAE, just to name a few!) and every filmmaker had a chance in the spotlight to talk about their creative process and experience. All the films involved animals in some way, but you'd be surprised at the variety of themes, genres, and subjects involved!
Most importantly, Tom made *all* of us feel important and welcome, and I know that's not something every fest can do. It's clear that the anifab team cares deeply about the movies that come through and the filmmakers involved. Communication was great from the start, and despite limits on budget, anifab did its best to provide a memorable experience (two free dinners, an AMC auditorium, printed certificates for every finalist, specialized glass art trophies for the winners, packed feature premieres, and a professional jury). It really combines the best of large and small festivals. #AniFab24 Director Kylene Harrington, The Shadow of Snow 12/3/24
Our animated short, "The Shadow of Snow," screened at #AniFab24. The venue was amazing with excellent sound and picture. The festival featured films from all over the world (Norway, Tunisia, the UAE, just to name a few!) and every filmmaker had a chance in the spotlight to talk about their creative process and experience. All the films involved animals in some way, but you'd be surprised at the variety of themes, genres, and subjects involved!
Most importantly, Tom made *all* of us feel important and welcome, and I know that's not something every fest can do. It's clear that the anifab team cares deeply about the movies that come through and the filmmakers involved. Communication was great from the start, and despite limits on budget, anifab did its best to provide a memorable experience (two free dinners, an AMC auditorium, printed certificates for every finalist, specialized glass art trophies for the winners, packed feature premieres, and a professional jury). It really combines the best of large and small festivals. #AniFab24 Director Kylene Harrington, The Shadow of Snow 12/3/24
Herman Dahl, The Final Meow, Short Narrative, Norway
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Zainab Sheheen, Mountain Boy, Feature Film, UAE
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You Can't Walk The Red Carpet With An Award
Unless You Submit To Us On FilmFreeway First!
Unless You Submit To Us On FilmFreeway First!
"My debut short, “DOGMA”, screened at #AniFab24 in San Antonio. I am always proud to show off the film I worked so hard on at any venue, but my experience at AniFab24 was like no other.
Every single film festival out there seems to only focus on everybody’s admiration of film and that’s about it… except Animalis Fabula.
What sets AniFab apart is that every attendee that has trekked from the far reaches of the world has done so in order to come together to celebrate their love of animals. However, the difference isn’t just that AniFab is a festival about animals, but a festival about love and connection in general.
Tom McPhee’s poetic closing thoughts on the final night were revelatory. His relentless pursuit to guide people “towards a future where compassion, empathy, and understanding prevail” left the audience speechless. After being floored by the finale screening of “The Animal Thing”, it is baffling that AniFab isn’t an event attended by tens of thousands. However, I am positive it will get there because there is truly no other film festival in the world where animals stories come to life." Dave Rosas, Director of DOGMA
Every single film festival out there seems to only focus on everybody’s admiration of film and that’s about it… except Animalis Fabula.
What sets AniFab apart is that every attendee that has trekked from the far reaches of the world has done so in order to come together to celebrate their love of animals. However, the difference isn’t just that AniFab is a festival about animals, but a festival about love and connection in general.
Tom McPhee’s poetic closing thoughts on the final night were revelatory. His relentless pursuit to guide people “towards a future where compassion, empathy, and understanding prevail” left the audience speechless. After being floored by the finale screening of “The Animal Thing”, it is baffling that AniFab isn’t an event attended by tens of thousands. However, I am positive it will get there because there is truly no other film festival in the world where animals stories come to life." Dave Rosas, Director of DOGMA
"Participating in #AniFab21, the Animalis Fabula Film Festival was like spending time with good friends. From the month's lead-up, to the three day event itself, festival director Tom McPhee's infectious enthusiasm in seeking to unite such a large and diverse group of film professionals together as a community was truly inspiring." The Conservation Game Team
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Texas Media Maker Editor In Chief Gabriel Ponniah Interviews Esmeralda Hernandez,
Director of Outstanding Achievement in Live Action Short, Dream Carriers from #AniFab22
Director of Outstanding Achievement in Live Action Short, Dream Carriers from #AniFab22
"Animalis Fabula translates to "animal story" in Latin. If you have a film involving animals, this is a MUST fest to submit. Tom and his team are wonderful and passionate about what they do. They go out of their way to make filmmakers feel special. My film screened in person in a pandemic year which is challenging. But what a fun and powerful experience I had, being with like-minded compassionate people. I love details like my trailer playing in the theater lobby, festival signage and schedules in the hosting hotel, a dog in costume in the lobby and a guy in a bear suit. I would like to see this fest grow and get the attention it deserves. Again, a must if you have an animal film. And if you like a film festival that feels like camp, this is it! I made great new friends here."
Mye Hoang, Award-Winning Director of Cat Daddies #AniFab21
Mye Hoang, Award-Winning Director of Cat Daddies #AniFab21
