Marketplace

The MAF Marketplace takes place on Wednesday 11 November at Bridgewater Hall and is free and open to all. No ticket or pass needed, just drop in!

MAF Marketplace brings together companies and animation studios to showcase their work and meet the festival delegates. In 2026 the MAF Marketplace takes place at Bridgewater Hall, just around the corner from HOME. Featuring a series of studios, recruiters, suppliers and trainers, the Marketplace takes place at the same time as the Animation Nation Forum, so get ready to chat, meet, share and network.

Stallholders will be announced in late October so come back to this page just before the festival to find out more about the companies and their attendance at the marketplace!

If you want to get a stall at the marketplace please contact dan@manchesteranimationfestival.co.uk

For a flavour of what to expect at the Marketplace see the video below.