MUMBAI: Babelgum, a digital broadcast network, will launch the first ever tri-platform (online, mobile and offline) competition for animation and anime, named the Babelgum Animatron Film Festival.

The competition will run parallel to the Hamptons International Film Festival and culminate in a special public screening programme, The Hamptons Animation Showcase this October. 

"The Animatron Film Festival is an exciting new event for the animation community, and the popularity of animation and anime among both domestic and international audiences makes the Hamptons International Film Festival environment an ideal live venue for our cross-platform competition, which will be freely accessed, viewed, and voted on by anyone in the world," said, Babelgum‘s Film Division SVP & General Manager Karol Martesko-Fenster in a press statement.

Entries will be eligible for an Audience Awards, as well as cash prizes from a select jury of leaders in the animation, film and television world.

Submission period has started from 2 August and will continue till 22 August. All submissions will be available for view at Babelgum‘s website.