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Animation for all! The UK's largest #animation event returns 9-13 November 2025. Oscar® and BAFTA-qualifying 🐝 💛 www.manchesteranimationfestival.co.uk

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Manchester Animation Festival @mcranimation.bsky.social · 17d

It’s that glorious time of year again! Who wants to know what we have in store for #MAF2025 this November?

Expect exclusive previews, behind-the-scenes teases and plenty of animation goodness >> www.manchesteranimationfestival.co.uk

Let's unwrap a few of this year's festival highlights…

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Manchester Animation Festival @mcranimation.bsky.social · 2h

In a special event supported by our friends BBC Studios' Kids & Family, we'll be taking #MAF2025 attendees inside the new CBeebies show Rafi The Wishing Wizard - a colourful new kids show about a young wizard who lives right here in #Manchester buff.ly/5d6rrM3

Manchester Animation Festival @mcranimation.bsky.social · 17h

Last year, Adult Swim Europe visited us for one of the wildest events of the festival - and now, they're back for more!

Join us this year as we welcome them for New, Newer, Newest - a one-off engagement that offers as a sneak-peek at their new shows tinyurl.com/2akx6nuf

Manchester Animation Festival @mcranimation.bsky.social · 1d

It's only around 43,800 minutes away, you know. Best get those tickets sorted.

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Manchester Animation Festival @mcranimation.bsky.social · 1d

Always thinking about MAF 2025 tbh...

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Manchester Animation Festival @mcranimation.bsky.social · 2d

No, you're not dreaming: Netflix really is heading to #MAF2025 - and they're bringing their colourful new one #InYourDreams with them.

As if that wasn't good enough, the film's director Alex Woo will be on-hand to deliver a special 'Making of' panel.

Snap up your tickets here tinyurl.com/3tzarsk8

Manchester Animation Festival @mcranimation.bsky.social · 3d

How can you kick start your animation career?

Cracking the industry is tough. Thankfully, MAF is full of opportunities to quiz experts in a safe space. Sponsored by our friends at @WildChild_Anim, this panel chat can get you clued up & raring to go!

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Animated Answers: Kick Start Your Animation Career | Manchester Animation Festival

Monday 10 Nov 2025 - 10:30 Anthony Burgess Foundation Runtime: 75 mins (approx.)

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Manchester Animation Festival @mcranimation.bsky.social · 3d

MAF is all about celebrating the UK's thriving animation sector and the future animators of tomorrow.

Join us for this year's Blue Zoo-supported Young Animator of the Year award ceremony to see new work from the very best emerging talent buff.ly/cI6yO09

Young Animator of the Years Awards 2025 | Manchester Animation Festival

Sunday 09 Nov 2025 - 11:45 HOME - Cinema 1 Runtime: 60 mins (approx.)

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Manchester Animation Festival @mcranimation.bsky.social · 6d

#Zootropolis2 is coming to #MAF2025!

We'll be joined by members of the Walt Disney Animation team including Head of Animation Chad Sellers and 2D Animation Lead Renato dos Anjos for a guided tour around the expanded world of Zootropolis 2 before its UK debut!

Tickets here buff.ly/wRRo1ZL

Manchester Animation Festival @mcranimation.bsky.social · 7d

We're getting notes of 'unmissable animated movies' and definite hints of 'this is going to be loads of fun'

🎟️ www.manchesteranimationfestival.co.uk/tickets-pass...

Manchester Animation Festival @mcranimation.bsky.social · 7d

Two top artists talks for you at #MAF2025!

Anna Ginsburg, one of the most exciting animation directors in the industry, opens up about her creative process buff.ly/oCGPVjQ

And BAFTA-winning filmmaker Will Anderson delves into his projects, process & ideas behind his work buff.ly/LTJpvyp

Manchester Animation Festival @mcranimation.bsky.social · 9d

Pinch, punch, first day of the month!

As we roll into October we get ever closer to #MAF2025.

What are you most looking forward to? What films are on your watch list? Have you assembled your @skwigly.bsky.social quiz team yet?!

Dive into the full festival programme buff.ly/wpyPxk0

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Manchester Animation Festival @mcranimation.bsky.social · 10d

“Simply gorgeous” - @skwigly.bsky.social

“Deeply moving” - @thewrap.com

Little Amelie or the Character of Rain is the tender feature from @mailysvallade.bsky.social & Liane-Cho Han. Winner of the Audience Award at @annecyfestival.bsky.social too.

See it at #MAF2025 buff.ly/IjU5ifk

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Manchester Animation Festival @mcranimation.bsky.social · 11d

We know you love going behind the scenes. At #MAF2025 Disney join us for an exclusive look into Zootropolis 2 before it's released in the UK. Go back to the critter-centric city with Head of Animation Chad Sellers & 2D Animation Lead Renato dos Anjos

Making of Zootropolis 2 | Manchester Animation Festival

Wednesday 12 Nov 2025 - 14:15 HOME - Cinema 1 Runtime: 75 mins (approx.)

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Manchester Animation Festival @mcranimation.bsky.social · 13d

Want to bring the little ones to see something at #MAF2025? We've got you covered with our animated short films for children. Expect colourful adventures, heartwarming tales & plenty of cute animals — a cinematic treat for all the family >> tinyurl.com/3xvh255c

Manchester Animation Festival @mcranimation.bsky.social · 15d

Did you miss this week's #MAF2025 mega programme launch?

We've got UK premieres, behind-the-scenes talks, exclusive previews, panels full of pros and more beautiful short films than you can shake a pencil at!

Take a little look and get booking your tickets and passes >> tinyurl.com/477szyn2

Manchester Animation Festival @mcranimation.bsky.social · 15d

YES!

Our online programme will run between 14-30 November so those of you further afield can also enjoy the #MAF2025 magic!

You can expect screenings, talks and more - all to be revealed soon!

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Skwigly Animation Magazine @skwigly.bsky.social · 16d

Manchester Animation Festival @mcranimation.bsky.social , the UK’s only Oscar® and BAFTA®-qualifying animation festival, is proud to announce its 2025 programme – an ambitious, diverse, and elite celebration of animation in all its forms.
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Manchester Animation Festival unveils 2025 programme packed with premieres, previews and industry icons - Skwigly Animation Magazine

Manchester Animation Festival (MAF), the UK’s only Oscar® and BAFTA®-qualifying animation festival, is proud to announce its 2025 programme - an

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Scott Coello @cribble.net · 17d

Finishing up my short film and out it goes! What better place to debut the film than at @mcranimation.bsky.social Nov 11th, at Impossible, apart of the MAFter Dark sessions (18+)! Free! I'll be there, come say hey and hang out. #animation #shortfilm #filmfestival #indieanimation #illustration

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Manchester Animation Festival @mcranimation.bsky.social · 17d

Excited much?!

And that's just a taster!

#MAF2025 tickets & passes are NOW on sale so step this way to book yours & dive into the full programme >> www.manchesteranimationfestival.co.uk

We can't wait to see you this November!

Manchester Animation Festival @mcranimation.bsky.social · 17d

🌟 All this plus events from AdultSwim, BlackFrame, Aardman, Animated Women UK and many more!

🌟And let's not forget our industry conference Animation Nation Forum, the MAF Marketplace & our Family Day!

#MAF2025

Manchester Animation Festival @mcranimation.bsky.social · 17d

🌟The previews keep coming with the politically charged romance thriller The Square & the cosmically chaotic Lesbian Space Princess.

🌟Enjoy a stunning 4K remaster of 1985’s underground classic Angel’s Egg.

#MAF2025

Manchester Animation Festival @mcranimation.bsky.social · 17d

🌟We've got the UK premiere of Arco! See the Natalie Portman-produced colourful time-travel tale before anyone else.

🌟Catch our preview I Am Frankelda, the first ever stop motion film produced in Mexico & @annecyfestival.bsky.social’s Cristal winner Little Amelie Or The Character of Rain.

Manchester Animation Festival @mcranimation.bsky.social · 17d

🌟BBC Studios Kids and Family lift the curtain on magical new project Rafi the Wishing Wizard.

🌟Japanese director Baku Kinoshita joins us for an exclusive preview of his stunning 2D animation feature The Last Blossom.
#MAF2025

Manchester Animation Festival @mcranimation.bsky.social · 17d

🌟Speaking of galaxy-sized heavyweights, mega studios Disney Studios & @netflix.com head to #MAF2025 to give you inside looks at Zootropolis 2 & In Your Dreams.

🌟Magic Light Pictures take you behind the scenes of The Scarecrows’ Wedding, adapted from Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler’s beloved book.

Manchester Animation Festival @mcranimation.bsky.social · 17d

🌟We'll be celebrating the legacy of Irish animation faves @cartoonsaloon.bsky.social as they become the latest recipient of our Fellowship Award.

🌟 @ilmfx.bsky.social join us for a death star-sized retrospective celebrating their 50yrs of ground breaking contributions to animation & visual effects.