Manchester Animation Festival

Using their show Maddie & Triggs as a guide, Turnip & Duck co-founders Colm Tobin and Aidan O'Donovan will take #MAF2024 creatives through how to make writer-led animation for kids during their panel, The Write Way. It's a must for those developing their own projects! Tickets here:

Strictly speaking... we shouldn't be celebrating just yet. Our birthday isn't until next week - but it's getting closer by the minute! Who's helping us celebrate this year? https://buff.ly/3YM65Vh

It’s November, our favourite month of the year! Who’s ready for some #MAF2024 action?! We’re counting down the days until we get to see all your lovely faces and to celebrate the glorious animated art form together. It will be colourful, creative, insightful and fun! You’ll hear from the best in the business and make new friends along the way. Not got your tickets and passes yet? You better be quick. Passes for Tuesday have already sold out and the others are getting snapped up fast. Head hear to secure your seat >> https://lnkd.in/gr5P5Jzh

All those shortlisted for this year's Industry Excellence Awards (sponsored by Maxon) have officially been contacted ahead of this year's ceremony. Exciting times! Who will win big at #MAF2024? You'll have to attend to find out. Passes here: https://lnkd.in/eKtsUVaa

🎬 Love a UK Premiere? Us too! We're bringing Usman Riaz's gorgeous The Glassworker to #MAF2024. It's Pakistan's first ever hand-drawn animated feature film and has been officially selected as the country's entry for the 2025 Oscars. If you're a Studio Ghibli fan you'll enjoy the influence of the Japanese animation house. Definitely not one to miss at this year's festival! Grab your Gala Screening ticket >> https://buff.ly/4hvLYlR

At the Animation National Forum we'll be exploring how international co-productions are shaping the animation industry. We'll be joined by Broadcast & Development Executive Chris Rose, British Film Institute (BFI)'s Denitsa Yordanova, Warner Bros. Discovery's Sean Henry and Peekaboo Animation's Ivan Agenjo to discuss the benefits and challenges of cross-border collaborations, including navigating cultural differences and leveraging global funding. If you want to learn how these partnerships drive innovation and expand creative opportunities in an interconnected world join us at ANF for this critical conversation >> https://lnkd.in/eym3PHfj Don't forget our ANF pass will give you access to this and other key talks and panels throughout the day. It's the UK’s premier destination for animation industry leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs. We'll see you there. #MAF2024

Need to pick up tips on pitching? Over the past five months, Ukrainian artists have been participating in the UK/UA Animation Lab receiving mentoring from leading UK animation directors on how to best develop a pitch. At #MAF2024, Alexandra Dzhiganskaya, Olha Havrylova and Mira Oyetoro will pitch their projects to a UK audience for the first time sharing important insights they learnt along the way. If you want super useful pitching takeaways this session is definitely for you >> https://lnkd.in/eaYtuEhY

"Heartfelt and Galvanizing" - The Hollywood Reporter Sauvages is the latest film from Claude Barras - the director of the award-winning My Life As A Courgette. It tackles deforestation and the destruction of land head-on. From the negative effects on nature to the displacement of indigenous people, it's a film about finding your roots and fighting for your rights and for the world we live in. Grab your ticket to see it on the big screen at during #MAF2024 >> https://buff.ly/3C56fOP

Let us introduce you to Alix Wiseman - our Keynote Speaker for the Animation Nation Forum at The Bridgewater Hall . With over 25 years of experience in the international media landscape, Alix brings a wealth of insight & expertise to the ANF Keynote. As Vice President of Distribution & Acquisitions at 9 Story Media Group, Alix oversees global sales operations & sources third-party content, all while securing financing for the company's new IPs. Alix's ANF Keynote will offer unique insights into international distribution, content partnerships and the ever-growing opportunities in animation today. Don't miss the chance to hear from one of the industry's top leaders! Buy your ANF Pass today >> https://lnkd.in/euQpXyGa #MAF2024

Undoubtedly one of the best parts of every MAF is getting the chance to hear from the new talent behind some of 2024's most exciting shorts. Our Liquid Violet UK-sponsored #ShortFilm Director Q&As provide exactly that opportunity