2026 Program
119 films · 12 programsNovember 5–8, 2026 · Charlene A. Gordon Theater, Ferman Center for the Arts, University of Tampa. Every screening is free and open to the public.
Three nights of LAIKA features presented in person by Brad Schiff, LAIKA’s Head of Animation and a University of Tampa alumnus, then 11 shorts programs listed in running order with the films in each one. Screening times are on the Schedule page. Free seat reservations for each program open on Eventbrite on Monday, October 26 at 11:00 am ET. Your seat is held until showtime; after that, unclaimed seats go to the rush line.
LAIKA Animations three nights of LAIKA · 7:00 pm
One feature each night, presented in person. All three are free, and seats are limited. About opening night and Brad Schiff →
Thursday, November 5 · 7:00 pm · Opening night · Reserve →
WildwoodLAIKA's new stop-motion epic, from the novel by Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis. When her baby brother is carried off by a murder of crows into the Impassable Wilderness outside Portland, Prue McKeel follows them into Wildwood, a hidden realm of talking animals, warring factions and an old magic that wants something from her. A tale of love, loss, sacrifice and secrets, and of the magic you can find on your doorstep if you are willing to look for it. Presented in person by Brad Schiff, LAIKA's Head of Animation and the film's Animation Supervisor. Rated PG-13.
Friday, November 6 · 7:00 pm · Reserve →
ParaNormanNorman Babcock can speak with the dead, which makes him the odd kid out in the small town of Blithe Hollow. When a centuries-old witch's curse wakes the dead, Norman is the only one who can stop it, with help from a loyal friend, a reluctant sister and the school bully. LAIKA's second feature, nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Rated PG.
Saturday, November 7 · 7:00 pm · Reserve →
Kubo and the Two StringsKubo, a one-eyed boy who conjures living origami with his shamisen, must find his late father's magical armor before the vengeful Moon King and his sisters find him. With a monkey and a beetle for companions, his quest crosses an epic stop-motion Japan. LAIKA's fourth feature earned Oscar nominations for Best Animated Feature and Best Visual Effects, the latter shared by Brad Schiff, who won the Visual Effects Society award for his animation on the film. Rated PG.
U.S. Animated Shorts 11 films
U.S. Student Shorts 15 films
Thursday 10 am Reserve → · Friday 12 noon Reserve →
International Animated Shorts 12 films
Thursday 2 pm Reserve → · Friday 10 am (CASS 133) Reserve →
International Student Shorts 13 films
Thursday 12 noon Reserve → · Friday 10 am Reserve →
It's a Stop Motion World After All 16 films
Documentaries & True Stories 7 films
The Comedy Show 14 films
The Horror Show 13 films
Friday 9:45 pm Reserve → · Saturday 9:45 pm Reserve →
For the Birds 14 films
Kids & Family 12 films
Saturday 10 am Reserve → · Sunday 10 am Reserve →
Homegrown (Florida Shorts) 17 films
147 placements across 12 programs; a film shown in two programs is listed under both.