Manchester Animation Festival

About ANF

The Animation Nation Forum (ANF) is an essential platform for professionals who recognise animation as more than entertainment; it is a dynamic, versatile art form that drives global industries.

Running alongside Manchester Animation Festival, this event is the UK’s destination for industry leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs to explore the cutting-edge conversations shaping the animation sector internationally.

The forum connects businesses and freelancers with the resources and insights needed to thrive in the ever-evolving animation landscape, offering access to key decision-makers and thought leaders.

Don’t miss this chance to position your business at the forefront of animation innovation and harness the full potential of animation in the modern media landscape.

While at the festival, why not check out the MAF Marketplace, consider attending the MAF Awards (followed by the AfterMAF, our closing party) or take a look at the rest of the Festival programme on that day as there is plenty you may be interested in from Panels and Making Of sessions to screenings.

See the full ANF programme here

For a flavour of the ANF please see the highlight video below from last year.