The BANG Awards – International Animated Film Festival is an international event dedicated to animated short films, promoted by the Municipality of Torres Vedras in Portugal, and organized by Nau Identidade and produced by Slingshot. The festival features both online and offline categories, allowing for global participation and viewing through its digital platform. The 7th edition, held in 2024, had "HOPE" as its central theme and awarded various prizes, including the City of Torres Vedras Prize for Best Film.