diff --git a/direct/src/tkpanels/AnimPanel.py b/direct/src/tkpanels/AnimPanel.py
index ca5cbe0d25..12bc1feefd 100644
--- a/direct/src/tkpanels/AnimPanel.py
+++ b/direct/src/tkpanels/AnimPanel.py
@@ -276,7 +276,7 @@ class AnimPanel(AppShell):
             title = 'Load Animation',
             parent = self.component('hull')
             )
-        if not animFilename and animFilename != 'None':
+        if not animFilename or animFilename == 'None':
             # no file selected, canceled
             return