Manchester Animation Festival

Celebrate the films you have come to know and love during the Festival. We will be presenting awards for Short Film, Feature Film, British Film, Student Film, Commissioned Film, Immersive Awards, Short Film for Children and the Audience Award. We also reveal our prestigious Industry Excellence Awards; celebrating individuals who's work, artistry and talent have shaped productions across the industry.

Recipients of the festival’s Short Film Award will also be eligible for consideration in the Short Films competition of the Academy Awards® without the standard theatrical run, provided the film otherwise complies with the Academy rules. This is one to look out for!

Join our host for the evening Alasdair Beckett-King for an evening of comedy and celebration as we hand out the coveted Manchester Animation Festival trophies, crafted by master model makers Mackinnon and Saunders.