About
MAF is the UK’s largest animation festival. Taking place over 5 days in November, it boasts an international short film competition that is Academy Award and BAFTA qualifying, an international feature film competition, masterclasses, talks, panel discussions, demos and workshops, as well as a family day. Alongside the main festival, the Animation Nation Forum takes place, a business to business conference which is the UK’s destination for industry leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs to explore the cutting-edge conversations shaping the animation sector internationally.
Hosted at HOME in Manchester, the festival brings one of the UK’s biggest animation hubs together and invites the international community to join us to delight in all things animated.
Animation is everywhere, from the smallest smart phone screen to the largest cinematic projection. Manchester Animation Festival unites artists, practitioners, students and enthusiasts and all those in between to savour the many and varied achievements of the animated form.
If you’re an animation insider or just want to see something unique, you don’t have to be an animation boffin to join us for animated short competitions, feature films, retrospective screenings, workshops, networking events, panel discussions, masterclasses and screen talks from the industry’s finest for a week of animation indulgence.
Manchester Animation Festival is a member of the Alliance of British Animation Exhibitors, promoting UK talent through curated screenings at home and overseas to increase the visibility and recognition of UK animation talent.
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You can find out more about the latest opportunities to work with Manchester Animation Festival, including job vacancies, freelance opportunities and volunteering here.
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