Manchester Animation Festival

Are you ready to showcase your talent to animation industry powerhouses? Professionals from top studios and companies are coming to the MAF Marketplace on the lookout for fresh talent—and this is your chance to shine! Whether you’re seeking expert feedback, career-changing advice, or that dream job offer, book a spot at our Portfolio Review session. this is where connections are made and futures are shaped. Don’t miss out—secure your appointment and take the next step in your animation career!

Slots are 15 mins and you must have a portfolio of work to bring to the session. You will be allocated a time slot with the company booked for in the session you have requested. A member of the team will be in touch by email to confirm what time your booking is.

Slots are available for MAF Passholders and last 15 mins. You must have a portfolio of work to bring to the session. You will be allocated a time slot with the company booked for in the session you have requested. A member of the team will be in touch by email to confirm what time your booking is. Please check back as more slots may be added soon.

Ensure you are logged in and click 'Book Review' and then select one person/company for your review. Someone will be in touch to confirm your specific time slot at a later date.

People hosting portfolio reviews are:

Dara McGarry, Director of Outreach - Feature Animation at DNEG

DNEG deliver award-winning visual effects, animation, and creative technologies for film, TV, and immersive content.

Sandra Lasso, Director of Talent Acquisition at Skydance Animation Madrid

Skydance Animation develops and produces high-end feature films and television series with full production capability across two studios in Los Angeles and Madrid.

Don't forget there are companies at the marketplace all day that will also be doing portfolio reviews and recruitment including Skydance Animation, Blue Zoo Animation and Industrial Light & Magic.