Manchester Animation Festival

Also known as: MAF

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UK's Manchester Animation Festival 2025 Opens Call for Entries
The Manchester Animation Festival (MAF), the UK’s sole Academy Award, BAFTA, and BIFA qualifying animation festival, has opened its call for entries for the 2025 edition. Early Bird Deadline is 3 Marc…
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UK’s Manchester Animation Festival awards Best Feature Film to "Flow", Best Short Film to "I Died in Irpin"
The UK-based Manchester Animation Festival (MAF) announced winners for its 2024 Film and Industry Excellence Awards, highlighting international talents. Top honors included "Flow" for Best Feature Fil…
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Nick Park, Chris Sanders, and More: MAF 2024 Guest Speakers Announced
Manchester Animation Festival (MAF) 2024 marks its 10th edition with an impressive lineup of guest speakers. Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham will discuss their new Wallace & Gromit film, while Chris…
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Manchester Animation Festival 2024 Reveals Full Lineup for Its 10th Edition in the UK
The Manchester Animation Festival (MAF) marks its 10th edition in November 2024 with a diverse program featuring screenings, industry talks, and masterclasses. Highlights include Chris Sanders, Nick P…
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Submit to Manchester Animation Festival 2024: A Gateway to BIFA and Oscars
The Manchester Animation Festival (MAF) 2024 is now accepting submissions for animated short, student, and immersive films, offering a pathway to BIFA and the Academy Awards. The festival is set for N…
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Stéphanie Lansaque, François Leroy

David Stumpf

Simon Cartwright

Ainslie Henderson