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Manchester Animation Festival returns to HOME from Tuesday to Thursday this week with a jam-packed programme showcasing the best and brightest talent the animation industry has to offer. Check out the full line up of screenings, masterclasses and workshops here.

Young Identity are back delivering spoken word workshops inspired by HOME’s artistic programme. Workshops take place on Mondays from 19:00-21:00 and are open to all young people aged 15-25.

Next 7 Days: Events

MAF: In the Frame: Educating Animators

Thu 15 Nov 2018

This year's In The Frame panel draws its focus on educating animators.

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Weekly Calendar

Fri 16 Nov - Thu 22 Nov

Fri 9 Nov - Thu 15 Nov

MAF: The Making of the Highway Rat

Thu 15 Nov 2018

We are joined by director Jeroen Jaspaert who will take us behind the scenes for a making of...

MAF: Making of Isle of Dogs

Thu 15 Nov 2018

Directed by Wes Anderson and starring a roster of Hollywood’s finest we take a look behind the scenes...

MAF: Getting Your Film Seen

Thu 15 Nov 2018

With so many avenues available to the greet the masses with your film our panel of experts will...

MAF: Making it in Manchester

Thu 16 Nov 2017 – Thu 15 Nov 2018

A hub of animation in the UK, we invite a selection of studios to unveil their latest and...

JMK Workshop: Working with writers

Thu 15 Nov 2018

Learn about how to build relationships with writers, give constructive feedback and collaborate when developing new plays. Working...

MAF Masterclass: The Line

Thu 15 Nov 2018

Founded by artists and led by a love for craft and storytelling The Line are an arts collective...

Talk/ Avram Finkelstein – After Silence: A History of AIDS Through Its Images

Thu 15 Nov 2018

As cofounder of the Silence = Death and Gran Fury collectives, Avram Finkelstein shares behind-the-scenes stories about art...

Peterloo Intro

Today 19.40

The screening on Thu 15 Nov at 19:40 will be introduced by Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester...

MAF 2018: Awards Ceremony

Thu 15 Nov 2018

Join us for the climax to the festival presented by animation legend Barry Purves as we hand out...

Into Film Festival Screening: Big Bad Fox and Other Tales

Fri 16 Nov 2018

A free Into Film Festival Screening of The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales. Recommended for Key Stages...

AMP presents House Party November 2018

Tomorrow 19.00

Taking place in HOME's Event Space, House Party is our quarterly inclusive club night brought to you by...

Avram Finkelstein: Flash Collective Manchester

Sat 17 Nov 10:00 - 19:00

This first-ever UK Flash Collective will respond to John Walter’s exhibition and proposition of the HIV capsid as...

Mothers Who Make: November 2018

Mon 19 Nov 2018

Mothers who Make is a growing national network aimed at supporting mothers who are artists, working in any...

The Waldheim Waltz Q&A

Mon 19 Nov 2018

There will be a Q&A following this screening.

Young Identity at HOME

Mon 19 Nov 2018 – Mon 28 Jan 2019

Calling all aspiring writers, poets and spoken word artists aged 15-25. Whether you’re already penning your own poetry...

Spanish A2 Study Day: Volver

Tue 20 Nov 2018

This A2 study session will include an intro to the film, examining key themes of family relationships, traditions,...

French A2 Study Day: Les Cowboys

Wed 21 Nov 2018

This A2 French study day with include a screening of the film Les Cowboys and language excercises to...

The Accountant of Auschwitz Q&A

Wed 21 Nov 2018

There will be a Q&A with director Matthew Shoychet following this screening.

Coming Soon: Events

Into Film Festival Screening: Paddington

Fri 23 Nov 2018

A free Into Film screening of Paddington. Recommended for Key Stages 1 and 2.

The Maids Q&A

Fri 23 Nov 19.30

This performance of The Maids will be followed by a post-show Q&A chaired by Dr Jason Hartford, Lecturer...

CAPSID: BSL Led Gallery Tour

Sat 24 Nov 15.00

Join Art and Design Historian, Jennifer Little for a tour of this exhibition. This tour will be led...

CAPSID: Baby Rave

Mon 26 Nov 2018

Babies! Music! Colour! It’s that simple. We’ll be having a boogie-woogie in the dazzling, colour-dipped gallery space for...

The Irishmen: An Impression of Exile Introduction

Tue 27 Nov 18.30

This screening will be introduced by Dr Lance Pettitt, Associate Research Fellow, Birkbeck, University Of London.

Urdu GCSE, AS and A2 Study Day: Hichki

Wed 28 Nov 2018

This Urdu study day includes a screening of the film Hichki and GCSE and AS/A2 study day language...

Zero Patience Introduction

Wed 28 Nov 18.20

This screening will be introduced by Dr Monica Pearl, Lecturer in 20th Century American Literature at the University...

Course: Child Protection, Safeguarding and Prevent

Thu 29 Nov 2018

This pair of introductory courses provides a solid introduction to current child protection and safeguarding legislation, along with...

Make Me Up Q&A

Fri 30 Nov 18.10

This screening will be followed by a Q&A with Rachel Maclean and HOME Senior Producer Bren O’Callaghan.

Touch Tour: The Maids

Fri 30 Nov 18.15

Our Touch Tours give visually impaired patrons the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the set, key props and...

Submission Q&A

Fri 30 Nov 19.45

Following the performance there will be a post show Q+A with the Director and special guest, Dr Joseph...

Happy New Year, Colin Burstead Q&A

Fri 30 Nov 20.30

We will be joined by director Ben Wheatley for a Q&A following this screening.

The Wonderful World of Cousin Wonderlette Q&A

Sat 1 Dec 20.30

This screening is followed by a Q&A with Cousin Wonderlette herself, Brian Benson, and HOME Senior Producer Bren...

Jarman Awards 2018 Introduction

Sun 2 Dec 16.00

This screening will be introduced by Maggie Ellis, Head of Artists’ Moving Image at FLAMIN (The Film London...

JMK: CV Surgery

Tue 4 Dec 18.00

A chance to get advice from Liz Stevenson (JMK Director Practitioner and Freelance theatre director) and Jennie McCusker (Head of...

AMP Workshop: Christmas Sing-a-Long

Tue 4 Dec 18.00

The fabulous She Choir will be bringing the Christmas magic with pop classics, Yuletide favourites and a touch of rocking around the Christmas tree....

French GCSE Study Morning: Belle et Sébastien: l’aventure continue

Wed 5 Dec 2018

This French GCSE study morning includes a screening of the film Belle et Sébastien: l’aventure continue and will...

Film A2 Study Day: Approaches to Documentary: Amy

Thu 6 Dec 2018

This study day will explore approaches to documentary filmmaking techniques, narrative construction and celebrity culture through a close...

Playreading: Friday 7 Dec

Fri 7 Dec 11.00

Our popular Playreading group meets on the first Friday of most months at HOME. The sessions, which are...

CAPSID: Curator Gallery Tour

Sat 8 Dec 14.00; Sat 5 Jan 14.00

Exhibition curator Bren O’Callaghan will talk you through the exhibition themes and artist John Walter’s practice, unpicking the...

Filmed Up Dec 2018

Mon 10 Dec 18.20

Discover short films from all genre that are being produced in our region and meet the filmmakers.

Free Solo Satellite Q&A

Tue 11 Dec 18.00

Our preview screening of Free Solo on Tue 11 Dec at 18:00 will be followed by a satellite...

Access Workshop: White

Thu 13 Dec 2018

A fantastic hands-on opportunity for children to get a close-up experience of White. This multi-sensory workshop is designed...

Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Introduction

Fri 14 Dec 20.40; Sun 23 Dec 15.30

Both screenings will be introduced by Jen Hall, Film Programme Producer and season curator.

Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure Introduction

Wed 19 Dec 18.20

This screening will be introduced by Simon Bland, Freelance Film Journalist & Digital Content Officer here at HOME.

Raiders of the Lost Ark Introduction

Sat 22 Dec 18.10

This screening will be introduced by Sorcha Ní Fhlainn, Senior Lecturer in Film Studies and American Studies at...

Spanish AS Study Day: Sergio and Sergei

Tue 22 Jan 2019

This study day will address the themes of family, friendship, multilingual life, education, and include some contextual information...

French AS Study Day: Chocolat

Wed 23 Jan 2019

This AS French Study day will include a screening of Chocolat and focus on character studies and the...

Upclose: Antartica

Wed 30 Jan 20.00

Antarctica is an immersive work of orchestral music theatre.

Film AS Study Day: Gender Representation: Lady Bird

Thu 31 Jan 2019

Recommended for AS and equivalent level Film Studies This session will allow students to discuss representations of youth,...

Arabic GCSE, AS and A2 Study Day: The Idol

Fri 1 Feb 2019

In this Arabic study day, students will be introduced to contemporary Arabic cinema through the screening of the...

Spanish GCSE Study Morning: Jeffrey

Tue 5 Feb 2019

This Spanish GCSE study morning will look at relevant themes including music, friendship, family life, poverty, education, and...

German GCSE Study Morning: Wintertochter

Thu 7 Feb 2019

This study morning will provide an intro to the film in English plus key vocab. The screening of...

Touch Tour: The Animals And Children Took To The Streets

Thu 14 Feb 18.30

Our Touch Tours give visually impaired patrons the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the set, key props and...

Mark Thomas – Check Up: Our NHS @ 70

Fri 8 Mar 20.00; Sat 9 Mar 20.00

Mark Thomas uses his own demise to explore what's going wrong in our NHS, how it can go...

Limmy: Surprisingly Down to Earth, and Very Funny

Thu 21 Mar 20.00; Fri 22 Mar 20.00; Sat 23 Mar 20.00

Join Limmy for a night of anecdotes and chit-chat as he introduces his autobiography - Surprisingly Down to...

Jinkx Monsoon & Major Scales: The Ginger Snapped

Thu 28 Mar 2019 – Sat 30 Mar 2019

It's therapy you can dance to!

Matt Haig: Notes on a Nervous Planet

Mon 15 Apr 19.30

An evening of positive & insightful discussion about the modern world & how best to navigate it.

Ian McKellen On Stage

Wed 5 Jun 2019 – Thu 6 Jun 2019

To celebrate his 80th birthday, Sir Ian McKellen is performing a brand-new show to raise funds for HOME....

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