Manchester Animation Festival
@mcranimation.bsky.social
Animation for all! The UK's largest #animation event returns 9-13 November 2025. Oscar® and BAFTA-qualifying 🐝 💛
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We just want to say a BIG thank you to everyone who joined us at #MAF2025 this week - it's been joyful & jam packed!
Whilst the in-venue fun might be over, our Online Programme runs till 30 Nov. So you can enjoy lots more MAF magic from the comfort of your own home ✨ >> tinyurl.com/4vs59jnd
Whilst the in-venue fun might be over, our Online Programme runs till 30 Nov. So you can enjoy lots more MAF magic from the comfort of your own home ✨ >> tinyurl.com/4vs59jnd
Looking at a career in animation?
Our Paths Into Animation panel is crammed full of useful insight from Baz Sells, @0ddcat.bsky.social & Will Anderson.
Watch it back as part of our #MAF2025 Online Programme before it disappears this Sunday >> tinyurl.com/yc3tvh9w
Our Paths Into Animation panel is crammed full of useful insight from Baz Sells, @0ddcat.bsky.social & Will Anderson.
Watch it back as part of our #MAF2025 Online Programme before it disappears this Sunday >> tinyurl.com/yc3tvh9w
November 28, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Looking at a career in animation?
Our Paths Into Animation panel is crammed full of useful insight from Baz Sells, @0ddcat.bsky.social & Will Anderson.
Watch it back as part of our #MAF2025 Online Programme before it disappears this Sunday >> tinyurl.com/yc3tvh9w
Our Paths Into Animation panel is crammed full of useful insight from Baz Sells, @0ddcat.bsky.social & Will Anderson.
Watch it back as part of our #MAF2025 Online Programme before it disappears this Sunday >> tinyurl.com/yc3tvh9w
The mighty Cartoon Saloon visited #MAF2025 to receive this year's Fellowship Award. During their visit, director Nora Twomey told us the powerful story behind the studio's hugely important 2017 release The Breadwinner. See more via MAF online buff.ly/lIiUC6u
November 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The mighty Cartoon Saloon visited #MAF2025 to receive this year's Fellowship Award. During their visit, director Nora Twomey told us the powerful story behind the studio's hugely important 2017 release The Breadwinner. See more via MAF online buff.ly/lIiUC6u
Why is it important to shout about your own skills?
Golden Wolf studios shared some thoughts on this key topic during our Art of the Ad panel discussion at #MAF2025.
The full chat is available via MAF Online until 30 November.
Find out more: buff.ly/K2dC2BV
Golden Wolf studios shared some thoughts on this key topic during our Art of the Ad panel discussion at #MAF2025.
The full chat is available via MAF Online until 30 November.
Find out more: buff.ly/K2dC2BV
November 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Why is it important to shout about your own skills?
Golden Wolf studios shared some thoughts on this key topic during our Art of the Ad panel discussion at #MAF2025.
The full chat is available via MAF Online until 30 November.
Find out more: buff.ly/K2dC2BV
Golden Wolf studios shared some thoughts on this key topic during our Art of the Ad panel discussion at #MAF2025.
The full chat is available via MAF Online until 30 November.
Find out more: buff.ly/K2dC2BV
Is creative curiosity a learnable skill?
This was one of the big topics we discussed during our Constantly Curious panel chat at #MAF2025. Here's Creative Director Daniel Efergan sharing his thoughts...
Watch the full panel via MAF Online until 30 Nov buff.ly/K2dC2BV
This was one of the big topics we discussed during our Constantly Curious panel chat at #MAF2025. Here's Creative Director Daniel Efergan sharing his thoughts...
Watch the full panel via MAF Online until 30 Nov buff.ly/K2dC2BV
November 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Is creative curiosity a learnable skill?
This was one of the big topics we discussed during our Constantly Curious panel chat at #MAF2025. Here's Creative Director Daniel Efergan sharing his thoughts...
Watch the full panel via MAF Online until 30 Nov buff.ly/K2dC2BV
This was one of the big topics we discussed during our Constantly Curious panel chat at #MAF2025. Here's Creative Director Daniel Efergan sharing his thoughts...
Watch the full panel via MAF Online until 30 Nov buff.ly/K2dC2BV
Did you miss our #MAF2025 Fellowship with the ace @cartoonsaloon.bsky.social?
From those first initial chats around the kitchen table in Dublin to meeting animation royalty at awards ceremonies, you can watch back the full conversation as part of our Online Programme >> tinyurl.com/ycykc8d2
From those first initial chats around the kitchen table in Dublin to meeting animation royalty at awards ceremonies, you can watch back the full conversation as part of our Online Programme >> tinyurl.com/ycykc8d2
November 24, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Did you miss our #MAF2025 Fellowship with the ace @cartoonsaloon.bsky.social?
From those first initial chats around the kitchen table in Dublin to meeting animation royalty at awards ceremonies, you can watch back the full conversation as part of our Online Programme >> tinyurl.com/ycykc8d2
From those first initial chats around the kitchen table in Dublin to meeting animation royalty at awards ceremonies, you can watch back the full conversation as part of our Online Programme >> tinyurl.com/ycykc8d2
"A dream movie in animation has sort of been a white whale..."
If you missed director Alex Woo's guided tour of dreamland during #MAF2025 last week, you can revisit his panel on MAF Online to find out how In Your Dreams was made!
Find out more tinyurl.com/yrh37f3n
If you missed director Alex Woo's guided tour of dreamland during #MAF2025 last week, you can revisit his panel on MAF Online to find out how In Your Dreams was made!
Find out more tinyurl.com/yrh37f3n
November 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
"A dream movie in animation has sort of been a white whale..."
If you missed director Alex Woo's guided tour of dreamland during #MAF2025 last week, you can revisit his panel on MAF Online to find out how In Your Dreams was made!
Find out more tinyurl.com/yrh37f3n
If you missed director Alex Woo's guided tour of dreamland during #MAF2025 last week, you can revisit his panel on MAF Online to find out how In Your Dreams was made!
Find out more tinyurl.com/yrh37f3n
Ah this time last week we were knee deep in animation goodness enjoying the last in-venue day of #MAF2025.
Did you join us for it?
Remember all online festival content is available for FREE for anyone who joined us in person with a Festival Pass...
Did you join us for it?
Remember all online festival content is available for FREE for anyone who joined us in person with a Festival Pass...
November 20, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Ah this time last week we were knee deep in animation goodness enjoying the last in-venue day of #MAF2025.
Did you join us for it?
Remember all online festival content is available for FREE for anyone who joined us in person with a Festival Pass...
Did you join us for it?
Remember all online festival content is available for FREE for anyone who joined us in person with a Festival Pass...
Don't be sad that #MAF2025 is over, be psyched that MAF online is here until 30 Nov!
An online pass gets you access to some of 2025's biggest events like Alex Woo's #InYourDreams deep-dive, Cartoon Saloon's Fellowship Award, shorts & more!
Tune in: buff.ly/K2dC2BV
An online pass gets you access to some of 2025's biggest events like Alex Woo's #InYourDreams deep-dive, Cartoon Saloon's Fellowship Award, shorts & more!
Tune in: buff.ly/K2dC2BV
November 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Don't be sad that #MAF2025 is over, be psyched that MAF online is here until 30 Nov!
An online pass gets you access to some of 2025's biggest events like Alex Woo's #InYourDreams deep-dive, Cartoon Saloon's Fellowship Award, shorts & more!
Tune in: buff.ly/K2dC2BV
An online pass gets you access to some of 2025's biggest events like Alex Woo's #InYourDreams deep-dive, Cartoon Saloon's Fellowship Award, shorts & more!
Tune in: buff.ly/K2dC2BV
We're just coming up for air after our busy in-venue leg of the festival last week.
And to brighten up your Monday we wanted to take a look back at the winners of our #MAF2025 film and industry awards! So if you missed who won what, here's a handy recap >> tinyurl.com/53be2uap
And to brighten up your Monday we wanted to take a look back at the winners of our #MAF2025 film and industry awards! So if you missed who won what, here's a handy recap >> tinyurl.com/53be2uap
MAF 2025 Reveals Film Competition Winners and Industry Excellence Award Honourees | Manchester Animation Festival
Celebrating the best in animation, from breakout shorts to behind-the-scenes brilliance, at the UK’s leading animation festival. Manchester, UK – Manchester Animation Festival (MAF), the UK’s only Osc...
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November 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
We're just coming up for air after our busy in-venue leg of the festival last week.
And to brighten up your Monday we wanted to take a look back at the winners of our #MAF2025 film and industry awards! So if you missed who won what, here's a handy recap >> tinyurl.com/53be2uap
And to brighten up your Monday we wanted to take a look back at the winners of our #MAF2025 film and industry awards! So if you missed who won what, here's a handy recap >> tinyurl.com/53be2uap
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I had a fantastic week on my 5th visit to @mcranimation.bsky.social
#MAF2025 #ManchesterAnimationFestival #Animation #Festival #Manchester
#MAF2025 #ManchesterAnimationFestival #Animation #Festival #Manchester
November 14, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I had a fantastic week on my 5th visit to @mcranimation.bsky.social
#MAF2025 #ManchesterAnimationFestival #Animation #Festival #Manchester
#MAF2025 #ManchesterAnimationFestival #Animation #Festival #Manchester
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Popped to the wonderful @mcranimation.bsky.social and came away with a fantastic selection for this week's #LastFourWatched!
November 14, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Popped to the wonderful @mcranimation.bsky.social and came away with a fantastic selection for this week's #LastFourWatched!
We just want to say a BIG thank you to everyone who joined us at #MAF2025 this week - it's been joyful & jam packed!
Whilst the in-venue fun might be over, our Online Programme runs till 30 Nov. So you can enjoy lots more MAF magic from the comfort of your own home ✨ >> tinyurl.com/4vs59jnd
Whilst the in-venue fun might be over, our Online Programme runs till 30 Nov. So you can enjoy lots more MAF magic from the comfort of your own home ✨ >> tinyurl.com/4vs59jnd
November 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM
We just want to say a BIG thank you to everyone who joined us at #MAF2025 this week - it's been joyful & jam packed!
Whilst the in-venue fun might be over, our Online Programme runs till 30 Nov. So you can enjoy lots more MAF magic from the comfort of your own home ✨ >> tinyurl.com/4vs59jnd
Whilst the in-venue fun might be over, our Online Programme runs till 30 Nov. So you can enjoy lots more MAF magic from the comfort of your own home ✨ >> tinyurl.com/4vs59jnd
25 years of wonderful storytelling✨
Oh @cartoonsaloon.bsky.social we only scratched the surface but feel really lucky to have had the chance to look back at your beautiful body of work.
This behind the scenes sequence from Wolfwalkers was really special to see...
#MAF2025
Oh @cartoonsaloon.bsky.social we only scratched the surface but feel really lucky to have had the chance to look back at your beautiful body of work.
This behind the scenes sequence from Wolfwalkers was really special to see...
#MAF2025
November 13, 2025 at 4:07 PM
25 years of wonderful storytelling✨
Oh @cartoonsaloon.bsky.social we only scratched the surface but feel really lucky to have had the chance to look back at your beautiful body of work.
This behind the scenes sequence from Wolfwalkers was really special to see...
#MAF2025
Oh @cartoonsaloon.bsky.social we only scratched the surface but feel really lucky to have had the chance to look back at your beautiful body of work.
This behind the scenes sequence from Wolfwalkers was really special to see...
#MAF2025
This afternoon we're celebrating 25 years of the brilliant Cartoon Saloon with our #MAF2025 Fellowship Award.
So what's your favourite film of theirs?
We'd love to know!
So what's your favourite film of theirs?
We'd love to know!
November 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
This afternoon we're celebrating 25 years of the brilliant Cartoon Saloon with our #MAF2025 Fellowship Award.
So what's your favourite film of theirs?
We'd love to know!
So what's your favourite film of theirs?
We'd love to know!
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Last day of @mcranimation.bsky.social big sad :( Got some good talks booked for today, including a workshop on animation tools in @unrealengine.bsky.social and finding out more about #WomenInAnimationUK later. #MAF2025
November 13, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Last day of @mcranimation.bsky.social big sad :( Got some good talks booked for today, including a workshop on animation tools in @unrealengine.bsky.social and finding out more about #WomenInAnimationUK later. #MAF2025
Have you joined us this week at #MAF2025?
So much inspiration and insight - and we still have one more action-packed afternoon and evening for you!
Expect panels, talks, features and shorts - plus tonight we'll be crowning our 2025 award winners!
So much inspiration and insight - and we still have one more action-packed afternoon and evening for you!
Expect panels, talks, features and shorts - plus tonight we'll be crowning our 2025 award winners!
November 13, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Have you joined us this week at #MAF2025?
So much inspiration and insight - and we still have one more action-packed afternoon and evening for you!
Expect panels, talks, features and shorts - plus tonight we'll be crowning our 2025 award winners!
So much inspiration and insight - and we still have one more action-packed afternoon and evening for you!
Expect panels, talks, features and shorts - plus tonight we'll be crowning our 2025 award winners!
It's the last day of our in-venue part of #MAF2025!
Are you ready for another dose of animation goodness?
Festival Director @stevehenderson.bsky.social is here with your handy round up...
Let's do this!
Are you ready for another dose of animation goodness?
Festival Director @stevehenderson.bsky.social is here with your handy round up...
Let's do this!
November 13, 2025 at 9:43 AM
It's the last day of our in-venue part of #MAF2025!
Are you ready for another dose of animation goodness?
Festival Director @stevehenderson.bsky.social is here with your handy round up...
Let's do this!
Are you ready for another dose of animation goodness?
Festival Director @stevehenderson.bsky.social is here with your handy round up...
Let's do this!
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Heading back from a whistle stop 24 hours at @mcranimation.bsky.social
Had a wonderful time with fantastic people!
While it wasn't in competition, DUCKS won the audience vote at the MAFter dark screening, which was a lovely surprise!
Had a wonderful time with fantastic people!
While it wasn't in competition, DUCKS won the audience vote at the MAFter dark screening, which was a lovely surprise!
November 12, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Heading back from a whistle stop 24 hours at @mcranimation.bsky.social
Had a wonderful time with fantastic people!
While it wasn't in competition, DUCKS won the audience vote at the MAFter dark screening, which was a lovely surprise!
Had a wonderful time with fantastic people!
While it wasn't in competition, DUCKS won the audience vote at the MAFter dark screening, which was a lovely surprise!
...and that was Wednesday at #MAF2025! Thanks to all who joined us. What was your favourite bit?
We'll see you all later today for our final in-venue day - there's plenty left to see!
Last minute tickets are available here tinyurl.com/3w56ccaj
We'll see you all later today for our final in-venue day - there's plenty left to see!
Last minute tickets are available here tinyurl.com/3w56ccaj
November 13, 2025 at 7:25 AM
...and that was Wednesday at #MAF2025! Thanks to all who joined us. What was your favourite bit?
We'll see you all later today for our final in-venue day - there's plenty left to see!
Last minute tickets are available here tinyurl.com/3w56ccaj
We'll see you all later today for our final in-venue day - there's plenty left to see!
Last minute tickets are available here tinyurl.com/3w56ccaj
What do the content creators of today need to bear in mind when making the hit content of tomorrow? That was the focus of today's Animation Nation Forum panel chat on The Future Normal. Afterwards, we invited one of our expert panelists, Rob Doherty, to share the advice he'd give to new studios.
November 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
What do the content creators of today need to bear in mind when making the hit content of tomorrow? That was the focus of today's Animation Nation Forum panel chat on The Future Normal. Afterwards, we invited one of our expert panelists, Rob Doherty, to share the advice he'd give to new studios.
It's not all panels and networking - today's Animation Nation Forum is also home to our MAF Marketplace, allowing you to have a quick chat with some of the industry's biggest voices.
Who knows what could come from it? #MAF2025
Who knows what could come from it? #MAF2025
November 12, 2025 at 12:34 PM
It's not all panels and networking - today's Animation Nation Forum is also home to our MAF Marketplace, allowing you to have a quick chat with some of the industry's biggest voices.
Who knows what could come from it? #MAF2025
Who knows what could come from it? #MAF2025
It's Wednesday at #MAF2025 & we're at The Bridgewater Hall for our Animation Nation Forum - a day-long celebration of the triumphs, challenges and future of the UK animation sector. It's not all we're doing though. There's still lots on at HOME and Manchester Central Library...
November 12, 2025 at 8:56 AM
It's Wednesday at #MAF2025 & we're at The Bridgewater Hall for our Animation Nation Forum - a day-long celebration of the triumphs, challenges and future of the UK animation sector. It's not all we're doing though. There's still lots on at HOME and Manchester Central Library...
Today at #MAF2025 we were treated to a look back at an amazing 50 yrs of Industrial Light & Magic ✨
From Star Wars to the Oscar winning animation Rango, it was packed with brilliant behind the scenes stuff - including this, the very first test the ILM team did of the T-Rex for Jurassic Park! 🦖
From Star Wars to the Oscar winning animation Rango, it was packed with brilliant behind the scenes stuff - including this, the very first test the ILM team did of the T-Rex for Jurassic Park! 🦖
November 11, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Today at #MAF2025 we were treated to a look back at an amazing 50 yrs of Industrial Light & Magic ✨
From Star Wars to the Oscar winning animation Rango, it was packed with brilliant behind the scenes stuff - including this, the very first test the ILM team did of the T-Rex for Jurassic Park! 🦖
From Star Wars to the Oscar winning animation Rango, it was packed with brilliant behind the scenes stuff - including this, the very first test the ILM team did of the T-Rex for Jurassic Park! 🦖
What’s better than an evening in the pub? An evening in the pub filled with animation! Are you joining us for MAFter Dark tonight?
Vote for your fave film on a beer mat, sip a pint & share a giggle >> maf2025.eventive.org/schedule/68c...
Plus first 100 people in the door get a free drink!
Vote for your fave film on a beer mat, sip a pint & share a giggle >> maf2025.eventive.org/schedule/68c...
Plus first 100 people in the door get a free drink!
November 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
What’s better than an evening in the pub? An evening in the pub filled with animation! Are you joining us for MAFter Dark tonight?
Vote for your fave film on a beer mat, sip a pint & share a giggle >> maf2025.eventive.org/schedule/68c...
Plus first 100 people in the door get a free drink!
Vote for your fave film on a beer mat, sip a pint & share a giggle >> maf2025.eventive.org/schedule/68c...
Plus first 100 people in the door get a free drink!
"Your instincts are your most valuable tool as an animator" - JP Vine
"Make friends with failure" - May Kindred-Boothby
"An idea can come at any time, walking your dog, on the loo, at an exhibition, log them all" - Chris Ullens
Sound advice from our short film directors this morning.
#MAF2025
"Make friends with failure" - May Kindred-Boothby
"An idea can come at any time, walking your dog, on the loo, at an exhibition, log them all" - Chris Ullens
Sound advice from our short film directors this morning.
#MAF2025
November 11, 2025 at 10:54 AM
"Your instincts are your most valuable tool as an animator" - JP Vine
"Make friends with failure" - May Kindred-Boothby
"An idea can come at any time, walking your dog, on the loo, at an exhibition, log them all" - Chris Ullens
Sound advice from our short film directors this morning.
#MAF2025
"Make friends with failure" - May Kindred-Boothby
"An idea can come at any time, walking your dog, on the loo, at an exhibition, log them all" - Chris Ullens
Sound advice from our short film directors this morning.
#MAF2025