Manchester Animation Festival 2023

MAF Presents: The Iron Giant

Join us on Tue 28 May we celebrate 25 years of The Iron Giant - a modern animated classic in which a young boy befriends a giant robot. Book your tickets now!
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WHAT THE INDUSTRY DAYS

Read what the animation community thinks of MAF and find out how you can be a part our landmark 10th edition this November
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ENTER YOUR FILM TODAY!

Our call for entries is now open!
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WHAT THE INDUSTRY DAYS

Read what the animation community thinks of MAF and find out how you can be a part our landmark 10th edition this November
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EVERY WINNER EVER!

Take a look at the past winners who have taken home a trophy!
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WHAT THE INDUSTRY SAYS

Read what the animation community thinks of MAF and find out how you can be a part our landmark 10th edition this November
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MANCHESTER ANIMATION FESTIVAL REVEALS FILM AWARDS AND INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS

During a ceremony last night hosted by Edinburgh Comedy Award winning comedian and writer Amy Gledhill, Manchester Animation Festival (MAF) unveiled the winners of the 2023 Industry Excellence Awards and Film Awards.... Read More >
Top 5: Student Events at Manchester Animation Festival 2023

Manchester Animation Festival is the perfect place for animation students to engage with the industry as it is one of the biggest animation festivals in the UK. As well as hosting screenings of student movies, it also... Read More >
Top 5: Family-Friendly Events at Manchester Animation Festival 2023

Manchester Animation Festival 2023 is the perfect place to take your family for a day out - with everything from screenings of BBC family favourites to an adaptation of Michael Morpungo’s Kensuke’s Kingdom,... Read More >