MAF 2026 New Animated Voices Online (18)
Available: Fri 13 Nov - Mon 30 Nov 2026
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MAF proudly presents a chorus of new voices entering the world of animation, our online showcase of student excellence screens short films that convey raw and powerful talent debuting here at the festival that have been crafted in the academic environment.
This screening carries the following trigger warnings for content:
Mental Illness, Transphobia and transmisogyny, Violence, Nudity
Trigger warning content categories used are courtesy of the Film and TV Charity's advice: https://bit.ly/3VUsEF4
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Films in this programme
Foreign Bodies
Dir. Lysander Wong // Hong Kong, United Kingdom
A simple itch descends into an outbreak with many legs. Certain things will always find their way to the surface.
The Sky Was Candy
Dir. Anh Tú Nguyen // Germany
A yellow and blue day in the life of a little child.
Land of No Man
Dir. Olivia Lin, Muling Tzai // United States, Taiwan
A loner capybara is questioned by passer-by animals: aren't you lonely?
Eyeliner
Dir. Aisha Boudjillouli // United Kingdom
Nina and her best friend Lily decide to steal an eyeliner, hoping they’ve finally found their key to womanhood. When they're given wildly different receptions to wearing it, Nina discovers that her journey as a trans girl might not be so easy.
Star Fish
Dir. Alissar Derwiche, Costa Micheletti, Yohji Suzana // France
Nora and Thao, two friends finishing their studies,drift through surreal landscapes in a timeless journey. As they go, they laugh, have fun, discuss the future, and are surprised by feelings they did not suspect.
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