MAF 2026 British Animated Short Films Online (18)

Available: Fri 13 Nov - Mon 30 Nov 2026

Join us online for a journey into the heart of contemporary British animation and experience a unique cinematic showcase. From charming tales to thought-provoking narratives, immerse yourself in the creativity and innovation of British animators and discover the filmmaking voices that make the UK a world power in creativity.

This screening carries the following trigger warnings for content:

Suicide, Racism, Mental illness, Alcoholism

Trigger warning content categories used are courtesy of the Film and TV Charity's advice: https://bit.ly/3VUsEF4

Films in this programme

A Little Death

Dir. Leto Meade, Jonathan Rockefeller // United Kingdom, United States

Death’s patience is tested when his sweet and gentle apprentice appears incapable of the task, leading him to seek professional help from the most unlikely of places. Based on the graphic novel "Notes on a Case of Melancholia, Or: A Little Death" by Nicholas Gurewitch.

We Went, We Went

Dir. Adelina Court // United Kingdom

The trials and triumphs of a group of Romani women from the Ursari nomadic group who are travelling from Eastern Europe to the UK. Based on true events, the film is a snapshot of what it means to be Romani; from discrimination, marginalisation and loneliness, to fitting in and starting a life in the UK.

The Hack

Dir. Bradley Harris // United Kingdom

A hacker forces her way into a corrupt MP's computer to expose his dirty secrets to the public.

Daughters of the Late Colonel

Dir. Elizabeth Hobbs // United Kingdom, Germany

After the death of their ill-tempered and controlling father, two middle-aged sisters find themselves at a loss. An unexpected visitor sparks the courage in them to begin their lives anew. Adapted from the modernist short story written by Katherine Mansfield in 1920.

Small Hours

Dir. Oscar Wyndham Lewis // United Kingdom

Struggling with alcohol addiction and mental illness, an artist reaches out to an old friend.

Dog Crease Pattern

Dir. James Lee Pollitt // United Kingdom

A stop-motion interpretation of the unique and universal experiences of dog ownership and loss.

Me, Myself and Mary

Dir. John Michell // United Kingdom

Chris O'Dowd and Aisling Bea star in the adaptation of the viral, true story of Séamas O'Reilly, author of Prestige Drama, who as a student got his days mixed up and ended up alone with his boss and the President of Ireland while high on drugs.