Manchester Animation Festival

Be among the first to experience Vanishing Point, the BBC’s first animated comedy sci-fi adventure series commission for 8–12-year-olds, with a strong overarching narrative. Join us for an exclusive preview screening and behind-the-scenes discussion with the show's creative team.

In the seemingly ordinary British seaside town of Vanishing Point, sentient everyday objects known as Krashkies create chaos at every turn, a determined conspiracy theorist gets dangerously close to uncovering the truth and mysterious hazmat-suited humanoids transform the town into the centre of a universe-threatening crisis.

Blending comedy, action, adventure, interdimensional chaos and heartfelt character journeys, Vanishing Point follows Ivy, Cole, Zefi and Splash as they navigate a growing mystery that transforms their ordinary hometown.

Following the screening, meet the Vanishing Point creative team including Creator Head Writer duo Tom Gran and Martin Woolley and Series Producer Annika Bluhm for a discussion and Q&A. Find out how they built the narrative across 26 episodes to form a complex season arc. Balancing cosmic-scale stakes with relatable themes such as friendship, family and identity.

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