Manchester Animation Festival 2016

Masterclasses Announced

Special events include a look behind the scenes with Ethel and Ernest, Phantom Boy and Blue Zoo's immersive VR short Hoodoo. We’ll also have a masterclass and retrospective with UK director and producer Chris Shepherd.
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Check out the Official Selection!

Our Official Selection has been selected from over 900 entries, representing 63 countries celebrating the fantastic international wealth of animated achievement in the Commissioned Films, Short Films, Short Shorts and Student Films. They are not to be missed!
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Call for Volunteers

We're now open for applications for volunteers, so if you think you have what it takes apply now!
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Aardman to receive Fellowship Award

Aardman Animations co-founders Peter Lord and David Sproxton will be at this year's festival to celebrate their 40th Anniversary
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Panel Discussions and Q&As

From Women in Animation to Book Your Ideas Up and In Your Own Time our panels have something for everyone. We'll also take a look at Hungarian cold-war animator György Kovásznai and some of the treasures of the Ray Harryhausen collection.
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Latest News

Manchester Animation Festival Announces 2016 Programme

We'll be returning to HOME after a highly successful first year that saw sell out performances, screenings and events led by key figures from the world of animation, attracting a total of over 4,400 attendances over 3... Read More >
Aardman Animations to celebrate their 40th Anniversary in Manchester

From the kitchen table to the red carpet the team of Aardman animations have a lot to celebrate as they enter their 40th year and they’ll be doing so at the Manchester Animation Festival. Co-founders Peter Lord and... Read More >
Festival Launch

Last night at a small event, we announced the dates for the 2016 edition of the festival which will run on the 15, 16 and 17 November 2016 and will once again take place at HOME in Manchester. We were joined by Ian... Read More >

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Submissions

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