Category: News

  • MIAF 2025 submissions now closed

    Wow. Submissions are now closed for MIAF 2025. Thank you to EVERYONE who submitted a film. We have over 2,000 films for consideration. Going to be a busy couple of months getting through them all.

  • MIAF 2025 submissions close soon

    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…

  • MIAF 2025 submissions now open

    We are happy to announce that submissions for MIAF 2025 are now OPEN. Every year we invite filmmakers from across Australia and the world to submit their latest animated films. Applications for MIAF 2025: Go to our submissions page to read the MIAF Regulations then fill out the Submission Form.

  • IAD International Shorts Showcase – TRAILER

    We’re excited for our International Animation Day 2024 event. Here’s a trailer for the films in the IAD International Shorts Showcase. 🎥

  • IAD 2024 – Sold out!!

    All tickets for our International Animation Day 2024 event are now sold. Thanks to those that bought tickets. We look forward to enjoying the day with you in a few weeks time.

  • Vale… Jane Brownrigg

    The MIAF team and family are saddened by the passing of Jane Brownrigg. Jane has been a regular volunteer at MIAF over many years. Many of you would have seen Jane over the years, and especially this year as she sorted out most of our guest tickets. Her involvement in political activity has been a big part…

  • MIAF 2024 winners

    With so many amazing films in MIAF this year we don’t envy the challenge the judges face in deciding which films get the highest honours. After one of the longest deliberation sessions in MIAF’s history, here are the films they selected. Congratulations to Pawel, Isabella, and Yunlin & Tori, and of course to the full…

  • Thank you MIAF 2024

    What an amazing journey we’ve had at MIAF this year! Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us and made this festival an incredible success. Your passion for animation and support for the arts is truly appreciated! We were blown away by the talent and creativity on display throughout the festival. The films, Q&As, and…

  • Festival guide

    We’ve put together a little festival guide. This is for people who haven’t been to Melbourne International Animation Festival before, or after a bit more info. We cover a bunch of topics: Tickets – we’ll update this as more sell out. Venues – where they are and how to get there. Food & drink –…

  • Opening Night sold out

    Opening Night is Sold Out. This includes all seats for both the Australian Student Showcase and Australian Showcase. The following passes are no longer available: BINGE Passes are still on sale. We have individual tickets for weeknight sessions and most of closing weekend… for now. Get in your tickets while you still can.