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Vale … Jacques Drouin
Jacques Drouin28 May 1943 – 28 August 2021 Every festival has its origin story and so many of us who work in the cultural sector recall the moment when they suddenly realised they KNEW exactly what it is they wanted to do. MIAF and I have ours. News of the passing of Canadian animator Jacques…
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MIAF 2021 cancelled
A message from Team MIAF With a sad heart we have to announce the cancellation of MIAF 2021. The Victoria-wide snap lockdown and potential extension leave us with little choice but to cancel. For the many people who already bought tickets and passes, thank you for your support. Affected ticket bookers will be contacted directly by…
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Behind the film: Echoes from Myanmar
Paul T. McGilvray is the director of the powerful film Echoes from Myanmar. This was a challenging film in many ways. There were logistical challenges with six different animators. But the real challenge was find people brave enough to speak up. Those who provided their voices for the interviews knew that by speaking up they…
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ACMI reopening
We are excited that after a complete two-year transformation, ACMI – Melbourne’s museum of screen culture – is reopening its doors today 11 February 2021! The renewed museum includes playable and interactive experiences, a captivating centrepiece exhibition The Story of the Moving Image, and state of the art education spaces, all tied together with a multiplatform museum model…
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Behind the film: The Smiling Boy
Neil Sanders is the director of the powerful film The Smiling Boy for the song written and performed by Farhard Bandesh. Recently Neil spent time to share the background and work behind the film with our Producer & Programer Annie Murray. The full article dives into the issues faced by Kurdish refugees and Farhard’s own…
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Animator focus: Shirin Shakhesi
Our very own Annie Murray was lucky to get some time with Iranian-Australian animator and illustrator Shirin Shakhesi. You will read about Shirin’s latest film Petrichor , her approach to animation, and what inspires her. Check out the in-depth article. Check out Shirin on LinkedIn, visit her website shirinshakhesi.wixsite.com/ or check her out on Instagram.
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Happy Holidays
As 2020 draws to a close, we wanted to say thank you to you: the audience, filmmakers, partners, sponsors, and animation lovers. The year has been a tough one for all. We were planning for MIAF in mid-late 2020, but COVID-19 put an end to that. MIAF 2020 was cancelled in May, but we straight…
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World Premier: The Smiling Boy – By Farhad Bandesh
As of tomorrow, Farhad Bandesh, a Kurdish refugee has been incarcerated in Australia for eight years. He refers to this time on Manus island, as his ‘eighth prison birthday’. The Smiling Boy – a song by Farhad – bears the same name as a poignant photograph taken in 1989. This image depicts two lines of…
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Interview: Romantic Chorus
Our very own Annie Murray was lucky to have time with international film director Jeff M. Giordano and producer Aaron Gwynn of Romantic Chorus. In the interview we hear about the challenges of making a film across global boarders, with different animation styles. Jeff and Aaron share their passion for independent film, reflecting the diversity…
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MIAF 2021 film submissions are open
Today we are super excited to announce the opening of film submissions for MIAF 2021. For the first time we have gone full digital. No more pesky paper forms. First, read up on the MIAF Regulations. Then submit details on the MIAF 2021 Entry Form. Deadlines for submissions are as follows:
