Manchester Animation Festival Information

Manchester Animation Festival is the UK’s largest Animation Festival dedicated celebration of the animated art form. The festival brings one of the UK’s biggest animation hubs together and invites the international community to join us to delight in all things animated. The festival believes in Animation for All, welcoming the general public, academics and industry professionals. Animation is everywhere, from the smallest smart phone screen to the largest cinematic projection. Manchester Animation Festival unites artists, practitioners, students and enthusiasts and all those in between to savour the many and varied achievements of the animated form. If you’re an animation insider or just want to see something unique, you don’t have to be an animation boffin to join us for animated short competitions, feature films, retrospective screenings, workshops, networking events, panel discussions, masterclasses and screen talks from the industry’s finest over three packed days. Manchester Animation Festival is a member of the Alliance of British Animation Exhibitors, promoting UK talent through curated screenings at home and overseas to increase the visibility and recognition of UK animation talent.