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Conversation #1: Animation Beyond The Screen
In Conversation with Lachlan Plain TICKETS In making animation, before there is anything there is an act of imagination. Taking any interesting idea and running it through the imagination of an animator will result in an outcome of an entirely unique style and dimension. Melbourne animator and artist Lachlan Plain is a fine example of…
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Conversation #2: Black Is Black – And What Of The Frame?
In Conversation with Dennis Tupicoff TICKETS Master Australian animator Dennis Tupicoff has played a significant role in shaping the artform of animation in Australia. His films were telling Australian stories long before MIAF showed up. In recent years Dennis’ fascination with classic-style film noir soundtracks and the gritty, bitten musical scores that bind and energise…
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Conversation #3: A Six-Minute Brush With Animated Expressionism
In Conversation with Keanu Hoi TICKETS Animation is an artform that was made to wring the most out of the wondrous possibilities of Expressionism. Early classics that launched the notions of expressionism into the cinematic space such as “The Cabinet of Dr Caligari” had to settle for some pretty cool backdrops and a few quirky…
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Conversation #4: Anatomy Of A Work In Progress
In Conversation with Marianne “Abby” Bravo and Anndrew “Drew” Herbohn TICKETS Abby and Drew are heading up a team that is nearly finished an absolutely beautifully conceived and executed new film titled GLASSHOUSE HEART. It is a film with a range of complexities and challenges woven into its fabric. The physical space that the film…
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MIAF 2026 Artwork Reveal & Sneak Peeks
TICKETS To finish off the evening we will be have an exclusive ‘first look’ at MIAF 2026’s brand new artwork. Plus a few peeks into next year’s festival. We’re keeping it all underwraps until the night. A lovely way to round things off before a final drink and chat at the bar. TICKETS This session…
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Best Of The Festival (18+)
This session is classified: Unclassified (18+), restricted to people 18 years and over. It all comes down to this …The Best Of The Fest! The judges have deliberated, the audience votes have been added up and we’ve had a bit of a think about the best mix of the program winners to pull together to…
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Workshop: Paint, draw, scratch – create a hand-made animation
SOLD OUT This workshop is for all ages. In this animation workshop you will be able to express your creativity in animation by exploring various techniques of painting, drawing, and scratching directly on 35mm film. The resulting workshop animation will screen in the Best Of The Festival program at MIAF! Participants will be able to…
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Best Of The Festival (18+) – REPEAT
This session is classified: Unclassified (18+), restricted to people 18 years and over. It all comes down to this …The Best Of The Fest! The judges have deliberated, the audience votes have been added up and we’ve had a bit of a think about the best mix of the program winners to pull together to…
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Meet The Filmmaker #5: Women In Animation – Connect Event
FREE SESSION MIAF is excited to be a platform for the first Women in Animation (WIA) Connect Event in Melbourne. We are bringing together an incredible panel of industry pros to dive into the evolving role of women-identifying and non-binary creators in animation. We’ll chat about representation, career wins, ongoing challenges, and the importance of…
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Meet The Filmmaker #4: A Love Letter to LoopdeLoop
Presented with support by SOLD OUT If you’ve been following MIAF for any length of time, you should know we have a soft spot for LoopdeLoop. The monthly animation challenge has been around for well over ten years. In the last 2-3 years it has seen a big revival, especially in its hometown of Melbourne.…
