Manchester Animation Festival returns to HOME for its 9th edition celebrating the world of animation! Taking place in venues across Manchester from Sun 12 – Fri 17 Nov and online Sat 18 – Thu 30 Nov.
If you’re an animation fan or you just want to see something different there’s something for everyone at the UK’s biggest animation festival.
Below are a small sample of the films screening at MAF, to find out about director Q&As, more features, special presentations, the short film competition and much more, as well as to book tickets click here.
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Previously in this season
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The Peasants
The Peasants is a tragic story of a peasant girl Jagna forced to marry a much older, wealthy farmer Boryna, despite her love for his…
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Animated Africa
Experience the rich tapestry of storytelling from Africa. An enormous and intricate continent abundant in storytelling, varied artistic styles, and countless myths, this program explores…
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Divert, Delight, Defy: Animating Trans Identities
Exploring transgender identities through animation, this programme showcases and celebrates the vibrant spectrum of gender identity.
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Animation Mixtape: Part 2
Whether you’re an animation aficionado or this is your first experience beyond the mainstream let MAF welcome you to the world of animation with our…
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British Animated Short Film Award
Join us for journey into the heart of contemporary British animation and experience a unique cinematic showcase. From charming tales to thought-provoking narratives, immerse yourself…
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New Animated Voices
MAF proudly presents a chorus of new voices entering the world of animation, our showcase of student excellence screens short films that convey raw and…
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Animation Mixtape: Part 1
Whether you’re an animation aficionado or this is your first experience beyond the mainstream let MAF welcome you to the world of animation with our…
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Mars Express
In 2200, private detective Aline Ruby and her android partner Carlos Rivera are hired by a wealthy businessman to track down a notorious hacker. On…
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Chicken for Linda
This heart-warming comedy follows loving mom, Paulette, who feels guilty after unfairly punishing her daughter Linda. To make up for it, she promises to cook…
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Short Films For Children
Bring the whole family to our enchanting screening of animated short films made for children from across the world. Delight in colourful adventures, heart-warming tales,…
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White Plastic Sky
2123. Faced with diminishing resources, the human race can only survive through a trade-off: at the age of 50, every citizen is gradually turned into…
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Fantastic Planet: 50th Anniversary Screening
Join us for a 50th anniversary celebration of René Laloux’s masterpiece Fantastic Planet!
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Gala Screening/ Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
The eagerly anticipated sequel to the beloved and highest-grossing stop-motion animated film of all time, Chicken Run.
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Manchester Animation Festival / Lego Stop Motion Workshop
Enjoy a LEGO stop-motion workshop as part of Manchester Animation Festival. This is the perfect activity to get you to discover and show off your…
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Manchester Animation Festival / Claymation Animation Workshop
Get animated with Manchester Animation Festival's stop-motion animation workshop.
