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MIAF 2024 program live
The full program for MIAF 2024 is now live. You’ll find a the list of all 29 sessions. Each with the films listed. Tickets are now avalible for all sessions, as well as a range of passes. Ticket details here.
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MIAF 2024 details up
We now have details up on most parts of MIAF 2024. Head over to the festival page to see it all. Schedule, venue info, ticket options & prices, and an overview of sessions can all be found. You’ll see we’ve extended the program from 20 to 29 sessions this year! Nearly 50% more MIAF goodness.…
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Less than two months to go!
We’re getting closer. There’s less than two months until MIAF 2024, 5 – 12 May 2024. To hear about the details first and get access to early tickets, sign up to our mailing list.
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MIAF 2024 Film Submissions CLOSED
Entries are now CLOSED. Thank you to everyone who submitted a film. We’ll be reviewing them ALL and getting back to you over the next few months. MIAF 2024 Film Submissions dates Opened: Closed:
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Reflecting on 2023
We’d like to take a moment to bid farewell to 2023, reflect on our own successes, and acknowledge the incredible achievements of the animation industry this year. Melbourne International Animation Festival returns The return of MIAF this year was nothing short of spectacular. From groundbreaking visual storytelling to innovative techniques, the festival program showcased the…
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Vale… Paul Bush
There would be very few in the world of independent animation that have not encountered the work of British master animator Paul Bush. His recent death in a motorcycle accident in Wales was a jolt and has left a gap in our community that cannot be filled. Beyond being the loveliest and most gentle of…
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Vale… Bruce Petty
Sad news of the passing of iconic Australian animator and cartoonist Bruce Petty. His film “Leisure” (tinyurl.com/5aapws67) was first Australian animated film to win an Oscar in 1977. His cartoons were published for decades in Australia and recognised with a Walkley in 2016. Loveliest guy!
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2023 Oscar Nominated Short Films – Animation
A selection of Oscar nominated animated shorts will be screening at Cinema Nova from today and running until Wed 8th. BUT after the 1:30pm screening on Sat 4th join Academy Award nominated animator Lachlan Pendragon (director of AN OSTRICH TOLD ME…) for a post-film Q&A with MIAF Creative Director Malcolm Turner as he discusses all…
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MIAF 2023 – film submissions are OPEN
Entries for MIAF 2023 are now CLOSED. Submissions for MIAF 2024 will open in November 2023. Entries are now open for all films. All the information you need is here. Make sure you get your film in early so you don’t miss out. MIAF 2022 film submissions dates Open: Close:
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MIAF 2023
We are back. MIAF 2023 is happening. We have dates: 7-14 May 2023.Put it in your calendar. Book leave. Book flights. Book accommodation. Book everything you need, it’s going to be a fun one. Venues (YES, multiple venues!!!) and program will be announced early next year. And, film submissions are open.
