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MIAF @animationfest.bsky.social · 21h

Just 1 week to IAD 2025!

We’re super excited to share our first trailer.
An overview of International Shorts Showcase #1.
vimeo.com/1128556388

3:30pm and repeated 5:30pm.
Next Sunday 26 Oct.

info and tickets: www.miaf.net

#IAD2025 #MIAF #MIAFAustralia #AnimatedArt

MIAF's IAD 2025 trailer - International Shorts Showcase #1

Our 1st trailer for our International Shorts Showcase. Part of our International Animation Day 2025 event. Hear the story from Malcolm Turner, Festival Director,…

vimeo.com

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MIAF @animationfest.bsky.social · 3d

MIAF's International Animation Day is just 10 days away!

That’s 10 days until a jam-packed afternoon of new films and filmmaker talks.

Who’s counting down with us? 🎟️🔥
www.miaf.net

#IAD2025 #MIAF #MIAFAustralia #AnimatedArt

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MIAF @animationfest.bsky.social · 8d

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Trust us - it's a unique visual journey you don’t want to miss!

#PFF2025 #animation #giveaway

MIAF @animationfest.bsky.social · 8d

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This stunning animated masterpiece was created with 'painted animation', where over 100 artists hand-painted each frame in oil, transforming live-action footage into breathtaking, fully animated paintings. 🎨 Must see for all animation lovers!

www.polishfilmfestival.org/melb-the-pea...

Polish Film Festival Melbourne 2025 I I THE PEASANTS

From the creators of the Oscar, Golden Globe, and BAFTA-nominated “Loving Vincent” a visually stunning adaptation of the Nobel Prize-winning novel under the same title. Brought to life with striking h...

www.polishfilmfestival.org

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MIAF @animationfest.bsky.social · 8d

🎬 Giveaway Alert! 🎬

Win tickets to The Peasants

We have TWO double passes thanks to the Polish Film Festival Melbourne, presented by Schnitz

For a chance to win, comment on this post 'Pick Me'
We’ll randomly select the 2 winners
Entries close 11pm AEDT Mon 13 Oct
Winners notified Tue 14 Oct
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MIAF @animationfest.bsky.social · 9d

International Animation Day 2025 is getting close

Grab your ticket for 4-hours of films, chats, and more!

From 3:30pm, Sunday 26 Oct.
miaf.net/internationa...

#IAD2025 #MIAF #MIAFAustralia #AnimatedArt

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MIAF @animationfest.bsky.social · 12d

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“Old Czech Legends” was Trnka’s fourth feature, showing him at the very peak of his powers as a master puppet animator and teller of the kinds of myths and legends that are such a rich feature of Czech culture.

Screening at the Lido Cinema, Sun 19 Oct at 2:30pm.
casffa.com.au/event/old-cz...

OLD CZECH LEGENDS - Czech and Slovak Film Festival of Australia

Legendary animator Jiří Trnka’s fourth feature, Old Czech Legends explores ancient Bohemian mythology in a patriotic paean to the land and human perseverance. The film […]

casffa.com.au

MIAF @animationfest.bsky.social · 12d

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“The Czech Year” was Trnka’s first feature film, made in the aftermath of WWII and is a masterpiece of classic Czech puppet design and traditional storytelling.

Screening at the Lido Cinema, Sat 11 Oct at 1:30pm.
casffa.com.au/event/the-cz...

THE CZECH YEAR - Czech and Slovak Film Festival of Australia

Jiří Trnka’s first feature-length film, The Czech Year is a stop-motion animation depicting the traditional customs and folklore of a Czech village through the seasons. […]

casffa.com.au

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MIAF @animationfest.bsky.social · 12d

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For your chance to win, comment below with what film you want to see.

We’ll randomly select the 6 winners.
Entries close 11pm AEDT this Thursday 9 Oct.
Winners notified Friday 10 Oct.

#CaSSFA2025 #animation #giveaway

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MIAF @animationfest.bsky.social · 12d

Czech and Slovak Film Festival of Australia (CaSFFA) is back in Melbourne 9-19 Oct.

Screening the recently restored “The Czech Year” and “Old Czech Legends” from master puppet animator, Jiri Trnka.

Thanks to CaSFFA we have 3 double passes to each film.
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MIAF @animationfest.bsky.social · 17d

Full program out now

Check out all the details on our International Animation Day 2026 event.
Film screenings ✔
Chats with filmmakers ✔
Tributes to Phil Mulloy ✔
MIAF 2026 sneak peek ✔

miaf.net/internationa...

#IAD2025 #MIAF #MIAFAustralia #AnimatedArt

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MIAF @animationfest.bsky.social · Sep 1

Exciting news.
We’re going to be celebrating International Animation Day on 26 Oct 2025.
miaf.net/internationa...

Basic info on our website. 👀
Tickets on sale… now! 🎟

#IAD2025 #MIAF #MIAFAustralia #AnimatedArt

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MIAF @animationfest.bsky.social · Aug 19

Thanks to MIFF you can win a Double Pass to see the Aussie animation film Imagine!

Screening is this Sat 23rd, 1:45pm @ Forum.

Film info and entry form:
linktr.ee/animationfest

Competition closes Fri 22 Aug 12pm.

#MIFF2025 #animation #giveaway

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MIAF @animationfest.bsky.social · Jul 17

Melbourne International Film Festival returns 7-24 August.

Thanks to MIFF, we have 5 double passes for animation.
linktr.ee/animationfest

Comment with what session you want.

We’ll randomly select winners.
Not for sold out sessions.
Entries close 11pm Wed 30 July.

#MIFF2025 #animation #giveaway

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MIAF @animationfest.bsky.social · Jul 14

Vale… Phil Mulloy

With some surprise and a great deal of sadness we share that British animator Phil Mulloy passed away last week.

You can read more on our website. We have a piece written by Malcolm Turner, MIAF Artistic Director.

miaf.net/vale-phil-mu...

#vale #PhilMulloy

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MIAF @animationfest.bsky.social · Jun 8

Survey for those that didn't attend:
forms.gle/XFsHkrGEL5rb...

MIAF 2025 feedback

We would love to hear from those who DIDN'T attend MIAF 2025.

forms.gle

MIAF @animationfest.bsky.social · Jun 8

Survey for those that attended:
forms.gle/PY6i8hUbjphS...

MIAF 2025 feedback

We would love to hear from those who attended MIAF 2025. This will take up to 10 minutes.

forms.gle

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MIAF @animationfest.bsky.social · Jun 8

We want to hear from you!

Tell us what you thought of MIAF 2025.
forms.gle/PY6i8hUbjphS...

Chance to win a full Festival Pass for MIAF 2026 🤩
Closes Sunday 15 June.

#MIAF2025 #MIAF #survey #feedback

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MIAF @animationfest.bsky.social · May 29

🏆 And the winners are…
A huge congratulations to this year’s MIAF winners! 🎉

Best of the Festival:
Trash

Best Australian:
Plumpin

Best Australian Student:
Carrion

Best International Student:
NRUT

Full list of winners:
miaf.net/miaf-2025-wi...

#MIAF2025 #MIAF #AnimatedArt #winners

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MIAF @animationfest.bsky.social · May 26

That’s a wrap on this year’s festival! 🎬

A heartfelt thank you to everyone — from the incredible artists who shared their work, to the passionate audiences who showed up and supported it. We’re so grateful for your energy, creativity, and love for animation. ✨

#MIAF2025 #ThankYou

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MIAF @animationfest.bsky.social · May 25

It’s the grand finale! 🏁

The last day of the festival is upon us. Time flies when you're watching some of the world’s best animation. Don’t miss out on today’s final screenings 🎥🌟

www.miaf.net

#MIAF2025 #MIAF #AnimatedArt #Tickets

MIAF @animationfest.bsky.social · May 24

🎟️ Still time to join the animation magic!

Individual tickets are still on sale — grab one and dive into your pick of screenings.

www.miaf.net

#MIAF2025 #AnimationFestival

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MIAF @animationfest.bsky.social · May 23

Saturday (tomorrow!) marks the return of the International Student Animation Festival at MIAF! 🎬

Get ready for 6 exciting conversations and 3 programs of films that you won’t want to miss. Join us in celebrating the next wave of animators! 🌍✨

#MIAF2025 #MIAF #Student

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MIAF @animationfest.bsky.social · May 23

🎉 Today at MIAF: Women in Animation Connect! 🎉

We’re thrilled to announce our amazing panellists for the WIA Connect event – across the animation industry! Sharing insights, stories, and advice on navigating and shaping the world of animation.

Session sold out.

#WIAConnectMelbourne #MIAF2025

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MIAF @animationfest.bsky.social · May 23

Yesterday MIAF took us on a tour around the world - from Estonia, Croatia, and Hungary to homegrown creativity with the LoopdeLoop documentary.
And guess what? That was only yesterday. 😎

Don’t miss what’s still to come — join the animation celebration!

#MIAF2025 #Day8 #AnimationLove #EventPhotos

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