Melbourne International Animation Festival
MIAF
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Melbourne International Animation Festival took place from 17 to 24 May 2026 at Treasury Theatre and The Backlot Studios. Jenny Jokela’s Dollhouse Elephant won Best of the Festival, while Courtney Westbrook’s If/When received Best Australian. The Best Australian Student Film award was shared by Chris Aubrey’s Liver and Kyden Hurst’s Scarecrow. The festival also recognised winners across its international competition programmes and student showcases, alongside audience favourites.
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8 minRafael Cano Méndez, Daniel Martínez Lara
AlikeCopi is a father doing his best to teach his son the best way he can – but what is the…
6 minEllison Girod and 3 co-directors
AphelionJune and Micah, lifelong friends, have always shared their passion but a looming decision…
Trailer Léa Deprez and 3 co-directors
Au Gre de L’iodeThe ocean begins to slowly consume the world of a lonely fish taxidermist in a…
7 minSimon Charles and 3 co-directors
Banana NinjaIn feudal Japan, populated by fruit and vegetables, Citron Sensei prepares his apprentice…
Trailer Marjorie Caup, Olivier Héraud
Carcassonne-AcapulcoAs flight 7836 reaches cruising speed above the Atlantic Ocean, the pilot, co-pilot and…
Trailer Florent Delay and 5 co-directors
Catch That Fish!Little Naya turns to her favourite fishing show to help her reel in the ultimate catch –…
Trailer Guillermo G. Fidalgo, Andrea Gargia Garcia
Ciao PeskaoA story as absurd as it is cartoonishly unsettling, featuring our elastic little…
Trailer Margot Jacquet and 5 co-directors
CourageWinning is everything in the Olympics; Anna reaches deep to push herself beyond limits…
Trailer Marion Boitelle and 8 co-directors
CursedLong ago, the crystal of philosophy had the power to foretell the destinies of all…
No Video Available Irene Conti Mosca and 3 co-directors
DanzamorosiFour animators explore the links between movement, body, and emotion in four sequences…
No Video Available Eva Arbona and 4 co-directors
Do Not DisturbTwo wild ermines enjoy a peaceful life in a meadow until an intrusive wildlife reporter…
10 minAlexandra Ramires, Laura Gonçalves
Drop By DropThe last inhabitants of a village refuse to let themselves sink into oblivion.