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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.
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Italian Animation Film Festival
This weekend, 26-27 November is the Italian Animation Film Festival presented by Italian Cultural Institute Melbourne. There are three sessions over the two nights. And it’s FREE! The Italian Cultural Institute Melbourne can’t wait to bring you an array of beautiful Italian animated films that will inspire you this weekend at Palace Cinemas Como, South…
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International Animation Day 2022
ASIFA International Animation Day (IAD) is 28 October. This year MIAF are celebrating Australian animation. Melbourne International Animation Festival are hugely excited to announce a VERY special event for IAD 2022. We are presenting an in-person screening of the Australian Student Showcase AND the Australian Showcase. Full details here.
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MIAF 2022 cancelled
We are immensely sorry to announce the cancellation of MIAF 2022 in July. The ability to run the Melbourne International Animation Festival has always required significant funding. Over the years we have been greatly supported by a range of different partners, supporters and sponsors. At times we’ve had many funding sources, other times only a…
