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  • Interview: Romantic Chorus

    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…

  • 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:

  • ‘Victoria on Film’ look at Mary & Max

    ‘Victoria on Film’ look at Mary & Max

    “What if I turn myself into an eight year old girl?” – Adam Elliot As part of Victoria on Film Shane Jacobsen interviews Adam Elliot and Eric Bana on Mary & Max (2009). Full interview here. The full interview runs for nearly 28 minutes. Turn off the distractions, grab a snack and a drink, then…

  • International Animation Day starts here…

    International Animation Day starts here…

    Spiritus Mundi: Animating The WorldWORLD PREMIERE12:00 Midnight Thursday 29th Oct – Melbourne Time (AEDT)ASIFA International Animation Day International Animation Day is celebrating a huge 60TH ASIFA Anniversary and a milestone 19 years of championing animation as an artform and medium for artistic expression. This year, as part of International Animation Day, ASIFA chapters and partners from…

  • MIAF 2021 Artwork

    MIAF 2021 Artwork

    There is a great story behind the artwork for MIAF 2021. In 2018 Soncha Iacono fulfilled a long held-dream, journeying to the Czech Republic to immerse herself in the incredible historical troves of puppets used by some of the most renowned masters of puppet animation. Nowadays, Hobart-based and working at MONA, for more than a…

  • MIAF 2020

    In May 2020 we had to annouce the cancellation of MIAF 2020. We will return in 2021 and look forward to sharing news in the comming months.

  • 2021 Artwork

    Artwork for MIAF 2021 is coming along nicely. We look forward to sharing this with you in September.