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International Animation Day 2025
International Animation Day 2025 poster for MIAF

International Animation Day 2025

26 October 2025

International Animation Day (IAD) 2025

We are excited to announce our event for International Animation Day 2025.

A four-hour event at The Backlot Studios on 26 October 2025.
One ticket for the whole thing! – on sale 12pm Monday 1 September

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MIAF 2026

We will be announcing MIAF 2026 dates and more as part of our IAD event.

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