The jury of the International Competition of Animated Feature Films, which will choose this year's best film for children and grown-ups, consists of Theodore Ushev, Canadian designer, director and animator; Emily Hubley, director and daughter of John Hubley, the legendary pioneer of American animation; and Edgar Dutka, Czech author and screenwriter. International Competition of Animated Short Films and Czech-Slovak Student Competition of Animated Films will be judged by Czech producer Martin Vandas; Slovak director Katarína Kerekešová; Danish producer Sarita Christensen; Estonian director Olga Pärn; and Ant Blades, British cartoonist and animator focusing on animated slapstick comedy.
The winners of each category will not only receive the festival prize, Animated World in a Bottle, but they will also be awarded 1.000 €. This means that Anifilm will distribute a total sum of 4.000 € between the 2012 winners. In addition, the Lifelong Achievement in Animation Prize will be awarded at the festival's opening ceremony.