Manchester Animation Festival
@mcranimation.bsky.social
Animation for all! The UK's largest #animation event returns 9-13 November 2025. Oscar® and BAFTA-qualifying 🐝 💛
www.manchesteranimationfestival.co.uk
www.manchesteranimationfestival.co.uk
What do the content creators of today need to bear in mind when making the hit content of tomorrow? That was the focus of today's Animation Nation Forum panel chat on The Future Normal. Afterwards, we invited one of our expert panelists, Rob Doherty, to share the advice he'd give to new studios.
November 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
What do the content creators of today need to bear in mind when making the hit content of tomorrow? That was the focus of today's Animation Nation Forum panel chat on The Future Normal. Afterwards, we invited one of our expert panelists, Rob Doherty, to share the advice he'd give to new studios.
It's not all panels and networking - today's Animation Nation Forum is also home to our MAF Marketplace, allowing you to have a quick chat with some of the industry's biggest voices.
Who knows what could come from it? #MAF2025
Who knows what could come from it? #MAF2025
November 12, 2025 at 12:34 PM
It's not all panels and networking - today's Animation Nation Forum is also home to our MAF Marketplace, allowing you to have a quick chat with some of the industry's biggest voices.
Who knows what could come from it? #MAF2025
Who knows what could come from it? #MAF2025
It's Wednesday at #MAF2025 & we're at The Bridgewater Hall for our Animation Nation Forum - a day-long celebration of the triumphs, challenges and future of the UK animation sector. It's not all we're doing though. There's still lots on at HOME and Manchester Central Library...
November 12, 2025 at 8:56 AM
It's Wednesday at #MAF2025 & we're at The Bridgewater Hall for our Animation Nation Forum - a day-long celebration of the triumphs, challenges and future of the UK animation sector. It's not all we're doing though. There's still lots on at HOME and Manchester Central Library...
Today at #MAF2025 we were treated to a look back at an amazing 50 yrs of Industrial Light & Magic ✨
From Star Wars to the Oscar winning animation Rango, it was packed with brilliant behind the scenes stuff - including this, the very first test the ILM team did of the T-Rex for Jurassic Park! 🦖
From Star Wars to the Oscar winning animation Rango, it was packed with brilliant behind the scenes stuff - including this, the very first test the ILM team did of the T-Rex for Jurassic Park! 🦖
November 11, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Today at #MAF2025 we were treated to a look back at an amazing 50 yrs of Industrial Light & Magic ✨
From Star Wars to the Oscar winning animation Rango, it was packed with brilliant behind the scenes stuff - including this, the very first test the ILM team did of the T-Rex for Jurassic Park! 🦖
From Star Wars to the Oscar winning animation Rango, it was packed with brilliant behind the scenes stuff - including this, the very first test the ILM team did of the T-Rex for Jurassic Park! 🦖
What’s better than an evening in the pub? An evening in the pub filled with animation! Are you joining us for MAFter Dark tonight?
Vote for your fave film on a beer mat, sip a pint & share a giggle >> maf2025.eventive.org/schedule/68c...
Plus first 100 people in the door get a free drink!
Vote for your fave film on a beer mat, sip a pint & share a giggle >> maf2025.eventive.org/schedule/68c...
Plus first 100 people in the door get a free drink!
November 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
What’s better than an evening in the pub? An evening in the pub filled with animation! Are you joining us for MAFter Dark tonight?
Vote for your fave film on a beer mat, sip a pint & share a giggle >> maf2025.eventive.org/schedule/68c...
Plus first 100 people in the door get a free drink!
Vote for your fave film on a beer mat, sip a pint & share a giggle >> maf2025.eventive.org/schedule/68c...
Plus first 100 people in the door get a free drink!
"Your instincts are your most valuable tool as an animator" - JP Vine
"Make friends with failure" - May Kindred-Boothby
"An idea can come at any time, walking your dog, on the loo, at an exhibition, log them all" - Chris Ullens
Sound advice from our short film directors this morning.
#MAF2025
"Make friends with failure" - May Kindred-Boothby
"An idea can come at any time, walking your dog, on the loo, at an exhibition, log them all" - Chris Ullens
Sound advice from our short film directors this morning.
#MAF2025
November 11, 2025 at 10:54 AM
"Your instincts are your most valuable tool as an animator" - JP Vine
"Make friends with failure" - May Kindred-Boothby
"An idea can come at any time, walking your dog, on the loo, at an exhibition, log them all" - Chris Ullens
Sound advice from our short film directors this morning.
#MAF2025
"Make friends with failure" - May Kindred-Boothby
"An idea can come at any time, walking your dog, on the loo, at an exhibition, log them all" - Chris Ullens
Sound advice from our short film directors this morning.
#MAF2025
Ready for Day 3 of #MAF2025? Hell yeah we hear you cry!
Festival Director @stevehenderson.bsky.social is on hand with some of the goodies you can catch today...
What's on your festival hit list?
Festival Director @stevehenderson.bsky.social is on hand with some of the goodies you can catch today...
What's on your festival hit list?
November 11, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Ready for Day 3 of #MAF2025? Hell yeah we hear you cry!
Festival Director @stevehenderson.bsky.social is on hand with some of the goodies you can catch today...
What's on your festival hit list?
Festival Director @stevehenderson.bsky.social is on hand with some of the goodies you can catch today...
What's on your festival hit list?
What a way to kick start the week!
Big thanks to everyone who attended Monday at #MAF2025. We crammed lots in, from Will Anderson's artist talk & Alex Woo talking #InYourDreams, to Adult Swim ending things in style!
Enjoyed today? You're in luck. There's 3 more MAF days left. See you tomorrow!
Big thanks to everyone who attended Monday at #MAF2025. We crammed lots in, from Will Anderson's artist talk & Alex Woo talking #InYourDreams, to Adult Swim ending things in style!
Enjoyed today? You're in luck. There's 3 more MAF days left. See you tomorrow!
November 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
What a way to kick start the week!
Big thanks to everyone who attended Monday at #MAF2025. We crammed lots in, from Will Anderson's artist talk & Alex Woo talking #InYourDreams, to Adult Swim ending things in style!
Enjoyed today? You're in luck. There's 3 more MAF days left. See you tomorrow!
Big thanks to everyone who attended Monday at #MAF2025. We crammed lots in, from Will Anderson's artist talk & Alex Woo talking #InYourDreams, to Adult Swim ending things in style!
Enjoyed today? You're in luck. There's 3 more MAF days left. See you tomorrow!
Did you know that #MAF2025 has taken over Manchester Central Library this week?
It’s true - not content with filling @HOME_mcr & @anthonyburgess with animation goodness, today’s attendees will also find @CartoonSaloon shorts on loop plus #VR headset fun at the library.
Come and say hi! 👋
It’s true - not content with filling @HOME_mcr & @anthonyburgess with animation goodness, today’s attendees will also find @CartoonSaloon shorts on loop plus #VR headset fun at the library.
Come and say hi! 👋
November 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Hey look - it's ace animator Will Anderson shortly after he'd taken Anthony Burgess Foundation crowds on a whistle-stop tour of his play-filled career so far.
Not only does #MAF2025 bring you access to top talent - but you can also network with them at HOME, if you spot them!
Perfect!
Not only does #MAF2025 bring you access to top talent - but you can also network with them at HOME, if you spot them!
Perfect!
November 10, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Hey look - it's ace animator Will Anderson shortly after he'd taken Anthony Burgess Foundation crowds on a whistle-stop tour of his play-filled career so far.
Not only does #MAF2025 bring you access to top talent - but you can also network with them at HOME, if you spot them!
Perfect!
Not only does #MAF2025 bring you access to top talent - but you can also network with them at HOME, if you spot them!
Perfect!
Imposter syndrome... it's something that impacts all of us, especially when we're starting out.
Thankfully, DNEG's Character Animator Amy Adcock has some expert tips that can make interviews, networking and making contacts as painless as possible!
Thankfully, DNEG's Character Animator Amy Adcock has some expert tips that can make interviews, networking and making contacts as painless as possible!
November 10, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Imposter syndrome... it's something that impacts all of us, especially when we're starting out.
Thankfully, DNEG's Character Animator Amy Adcock has some expert tips that can make interviews, networking and making contacts as painless as possible!
Thankfully, DNEG's Character Animator Amy Adcock has some expert tips that can make interviews, networking and making contacts as painless as possible!
Over at Anthony Burgess Foundation, the animators of tomorrow have been finding out how to kick start their animation careers.
The insight is worth paying attention to. It comes from our expert panel of industry guests, DNEG's Amy Adcock, Locksmith Animation's Shelley Page & animator Tito Olawole
The insight is worth paying attention to. It comes from our expert panel of industry guests, DNEG's Amy Adcock, Locksmith Animation's Shelley Page & animator Tito Olawole
November 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Over at Anthony Burgess Foundation, the animators of tomorrow have been finding out how to kick start their animation careers.
The insight is worth paying attention to. It comes from our expert panel of industry guests, DNEG's Amy Adcock, Locksmith Animation's Shelley Page & animator Tito Olawole
The insight is worth paying attention to. It comes from our expert panel of industry guests, DNEG's Amy Adcock, Locksmith Animation's Shelley Page & animator Tito Olawole
We may be half-way through #MAF2025 day 2 but we're still reeling from our Family Day. It was great seeing so many of you HOME for stop-motion animation workshops, hearing about Laura Tofarides creative journey, celebrating the animators of tomorrow Young Animator of the Year Award ceremony & more!
November 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We may be half-way through #MAF2025 day 2 but we're still reeling from our Family Day. It was great seeing so many of you HOME for stop-motion animation workshops, hearing about Laura Tofarides creative journey, celebrating the animators of tomorrow Young Animator of the Year Award ceremony & more!
Welcome to day two of #MAF2025. Here’s Festival Director Steve Henderson with an inside look at what we have planned for today!
Expect fun from artist Will Anderson, Aardman, Flycheese Studio, Netflix, Adult Swim & more! Need last minute tickets? Head here www.manchesteranimationfestival.co.uk
Expect fun from artist Will Anderson, Aardman, Flycheese Studio, Netflix, Adult Swim & more! Need last minute tickets? Head here www.manchesteranimationfestival.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Welcome to day two of #MAF2025. Here’s Festival Director Steve Henderson with an inside look at what we have planned for today!
Expect fun from artist Will Anderson, Aardman, Flycheese Studio, Netflix, Adult Swim & more! Need last minute tickets? Head here www.manchesteranimationfestival.co.uk
Expect fun from artist Will Anderson, Aardman, Flycheese Studio, Netflix, Adult Swim & more! Need last minute tickets? Head here www.manchesteranimationfestival.co.uk
Are you a young animator starting out in the industry? Stop-motion director @lauratofarides.bsky.social shares her top 3 tips with you...
#MAF2025
#MAF2025
November 9, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Are you a young animator starting out in the industry? Stop-motion director @lauratofarides.bsky.social shares her top 3 tips with you...
#MAF2025
#MAF2025
So we've a packed Family Day for you today. Our Festival Director @stevehenderson.bsky.social is here with a handy Sunday rundown!
Are you joining us for all the fun?
Are you joining us for all the fun?
November 9, 2025 at 8:41 AM
So we've a packed Family Day for you today. Our Festival Director @stevehenderson.bsky.social is here with a handy Sunday rundown!
Are you joining us for all the fun?
Are you joining us for all the fun?
The day has finally arrived! Are you ready for #MAF2025?!
We’ve got uk premieres, panels, previews, workshops, masterclasses and so much more. Hold onto your hats and hang on for a wild ride!
Day 1 of #MAF2025 is GO!
buff.ly/dnwSc9j
We’ve got uk premieres, panels, previews, workshops, masterclasses and so much more. Hold onto your hats and hang on for a wild ride!
Day 1 of #MAF2025 is GO!
buff.ly/dnwSc9j
November 9, 2025 at 7:31 AM
The day has finally arrived! Are you ready for #MAF2025?!
We’ve got uk premieres, panels, previews, workshops, masterclasses and so much more. Hold onto your hats and hang on for a wild ride!
Day 1 of #MAF2025 is GO!
buff.ly/dnwSc9j
We’ve got uk premieres, panels, previews, workshops, masterclasses and so much more. Hold onto your hats and hang on for a wild ride!
Day 1 of #MAF2025 is GO!
buff.ly/dnwSc9j
Before it hits Netflix this month, we're going deep on the streamer's latest animated feature #InYourDreams, with the film's director Alex Woo as our guide.
Join us as he takes us on an exclusive 'making of' talk, supported by our pals Leeds Arts University buff.ly/2ruQaUu
Join us as he takes us on an exclusive 'making of' talk, supported by our pals Leeds Arts University buff.ly/2ruQaUu
November 8, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Before it hits Netflix this month, we're going deep on the streamer's latest animated feature #InYourDreams, with the film's director Alex Woo as our guide.
Join us as he takes us on an exclusive 'making of' talk, supported by our pals Leeds Arts University buff.ly/2ruQaUu
Join us as he takes us on an exclusive 'making of' talk, supported by our pals Leeds Arts University buff.ly/2ruQaUu
⚡ - Shorts from the brightest and best new creatives around
⚡- The return of our day-long, industry-focused Animation Nation Forum
⚡ - A Fellowship Award celebration of all-things Cartoon Saloon
⚡- The return of our day-long, industry-focused Animation Nation Forum
⚡ - A Fellowship Award celebration of all-things Cartoon Saloon
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
⚡ - Shorts from the brightest and best new creatives around
⚡- The return of our day-long, industry-focused Animation Nation Forum
⚡ - A Fellowship Award celebration of all-things Cartoon Saloon
⚡- The return of our day-long, industry-focused Animation Nation Forum
⚡ - A Fellowship Award celebration of all-things Cartoon Saloon
⚡ - The UK premiere of the unmissable new sci-fi animation @arco.movie (just LOOK at that shiny new trailer 👀)
⚡ - Family-friendly stop-motion workshops
⚡- Exclusive visits from big industry players like Netflix, Walt Disney Animation Studios & Adult Swim
⚡ - Family-friendly stop-motion workshops
⚡- Exclusive visits from big industry players like Netflix, Walt Disney Animation Studios & Adult Swim
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
⚡ - The UK premiere of the unmissable new sci-fi animation @arco.movie (just LOOK at that shiny new trailer 👀)
⚡ - Family-friendly stop-motion workshops
⚡- Exclusive visits from big industry players like Netflix, Walt Disney Animation Studios & Adult Swim
⚡ - Family-friendly stop-motion workshops
⚡- Exclusive visits from big industry players like Netflix, Walt Disney Animation Studios & Adult Swim
Only one more sleep to go before #MAF2025 takes over HOME, International Anthony Burgess Foundation, Manchester Libraries & The Bridgewater Hall for a five-day celebration of the all-things-animated.
To say we've got a lot planned would be a huge understatement. Visitors can expect to find...
To say we've got a lot planned would be a huge understatement. Visitors can expect to find...
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Only one more sleep to go before #MAF2025 takes over HOME, International Anthony Burgess Foundation, Manchester Libraries & The Bridgewater Hall for a five-day celebration of the all-things-animated.
To say we've got a lot planned would be a huge understatement. Visitors can expect to find...
To say we've got a lot planned would be a huge understatement. Visitors can expect to find...
We've waited patiently - and now it's almost time for #MAF2025 to begin!
The fun starts this Sunday with our Family Day - but there's lots to see throughout our time at HOME, The Anthony Burgess Foundation and Manchester Central Library next week.
Including...
The fun starts this Sunday with our Family Day - but there's lots to see throughout our time at HOME, The Anthony Burgess Foundation and Manchester Central Library next week.
Including...
November 7, 2025 at 5:44 PM
We've waited patiently - and now it's almost time for #MAF2025 to begin!
The fun starts this Sunday with our Family Day - but there's lots to see throughout our time at HOME, The Anthony Burgess Foundation and Manchester Central Library next week.
Including...
The fun starts this Sunday with our Family Day - but there's lots to see throughout our time at HOME, The Anthony Burgess Foundation and Manchester Central Library next week.
Including...
Hey look! It's Academy Award-nominated animator and author Joanna Quinn with a little message about her super-special #MAF2025 Book Club event next week. Speaking of which... have you bagged your seat for this one yet? It's going to be great! buff.ly/lePiqHc
November 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Hey look! It's Academy Award-nominated animator and author Joanna Quinn with a little message about her super-special #MAF2025 Book Club event next week. Speaking of which... have you bagged your seat for this one yet? It's going to be great! buff.ly/lePiqHc
It's not a festival until you've got an official festival line-up poster - and with just a few days to go before #MAF2025 kicks off, we thought it's about time we shared ours!
What's on your to-watch list this year? Tickets available here buff.ly/HvsJI7e
What's on your to-watch list this year? Tickets available here buff.ly/HvsJI7e
November 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
It's not a festival until you've got an official festival line-up poster - and with just a few days to go before #MAF2025 kicks off, we thought it's about time we shared ours!
What's on your to-watch list this year? Tickets available here buff.ly/HvsJI7e
What's on your to-watch list this year? Tickets available here buff.ly/HvsJI7e
The wonderful Cartoon Saloon are the recipients of this year's Fellowship Award - and for good reason! They've given us some stand-out animation greatness - from My Father's Dragon & Wolfwalkers, to The Breadwinner. Join us as we celebrate their storied legacy buff.ly/5kgLYmw
November 5, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The wonderful Cartoon Saloon are the recipients of this year's Fellowship Award - and for good reason! They've given us some stand-out animation greatness - from My Father's Dragon & Wolfwalkers, to The Breadwinner. Join us as we celebrate their storied legacy buff.ly/5kgLYmw