Melbourne International Animation Festival 2026

MIAF 2026

Melbourne International Animation Festival 2026. 🥳

What: A week of the best new animation from around the world.

When: 17 – 24 May 2026.

Where: Treasury Theatre, Melbourne and The Backlot Studios, South Melbourne

Tickets: Individual tickets and a range of passes.

Program: 42 curated sessions

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    Time is running out! There are only 10 days left for film submissions. Go to our submissions page to read the MIAF Regulations then fill out the Submission Form. A reminder that the cut off time is 16 January 2025 11:59 PM (AEDT). International filmmakers are recommended to submit before Thursday to avoid issues around time zone…

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