MIAF 2026 was fantastic! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made it so special - 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. Let’s keep the magic alive. (1/2)

The last few photos from MIAF 2026. We had the last of the repeat screenings. The wonderful guest session with Izabela Plucinska. Finished it all off with Best Of The Festival. #MIAF2026 #Day8 #AnimatedArt #EventPhotos

Looking back at Saturday. What a HUGE day. International Student Animation Festival. Some amazing conversations and a heap of great films. Lots of programs at Treasury. PACKED crowd for the Women In Animation event. And the crazy-ness of Late Night Bizarre. (1/2)

We're catching up on some photos from the festival. Last Friday we had Mykyta Lyskov join us and share the personal journey in creating Kyiv Cake. #MIAF2026 #Day6 #AnimatedArt #EventPhotos

🏆 And the winners are… A huge congratulations to this year’s MIAF winners! 🎉 Best Of The Festival for MIAF 2026: Dollhouse Elephant - Jenny Jokela Best Australian: If/When - Courtney Westbrook Best Australian Student (joint winners): Liver - Chris Aubrey Scarecrow -Kyden Hurst (1/2)

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 🎥. Plus our AMAZING conversation with our internation guest and master animator, Izabella!🌟 #MIAF2026 #AnimatedArt #MIAF

The Girl Who Cried Pearls by Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski WINNER of Best Animated Short Film at the 98th Academy Awards. International Competition Program 5 6:45pm, Friday 22 May at The Backlot Studios. 4:00pm, Sunday 24 May at Treasury Theatre. miaf.net/events/inter... #MIAF2026 #Films

Yesterday at MIAF: we had a special program of exceptional abstract animation curated and introduced by Max Hattler. Then some mind-blowing stop motion films and watched a brilliant screening featuring wildly unique characters. Pure magic! 🎬✨ #MIAF2026 #Day5 #AnimatedArt #EventPhotos (1/2)

Wait, how are we already halfway through MIAF 2026?! So far: thousands of frames, nearly 100 films, and countless “wow” moments. Still to come: more screenings, panels, and inspiration waiting to hit the screen. The second half is just as stacked! 🎟️💥 #MIAF2026 #AnimationAddict

Wow. Lots of love for the Princess Bento crew. Thank you! Day 4 of MIAF was buzzing. We finished the day with the ever popular Abstract Showcase. 😍 #MIAF2026 #Day4 #AnimatedArt #EventPhotos (1/2)

Sold Out? There’s a solution for that Every day we release a small number of tickets to people on Waiting Lists. The easiest way to get tickets to something sold out. Get on the Waiting List early to be first in line. #MIAF2026 #Tickets #SoldOut #WaitingList

The team behind Devil's Debt brought the energy to Day 3 of MIAF. Heaps of fun and a big crowd for Meet The Filmmaker. Plus two jam packed programs of films. #MIAF2026 #Day3 #AnimatedArt #EventPhotos (1/2)

Monday was our Day 2 of MIAF and our first at The Backlot Studios. Great vibes, engaging chats, and fantast films. Here's a few photos of the night. #MIAF2026 #Day2 #AnimatedArt #EventPhotos (1/2)

There's nothing quite like Late Night Bizarre. Sometimes gross, or rude, or icky, or offensive, or depraved. 🤮 And always crazy. The night of cult animation that you (secretly) love.❤️‍🔥 8:45pm. Saturday 23 May. Strictly 18+ only miaf.net/events/late-... #MIAF2026 #animation #cult #18+

Huge thanks to everyone who joined us on Sunday for Opening Night — in the theatre, on stage, and behind the scenes. Let’s keep the celebration going! 💥 See you at the next screening! Here's the second group of photos from Sunday Night. #MIAF2026 #Day1 #AnimatedArt #EventPhotos (1/3)

🎬✨ What a night! The Melbourne International Animation Festival 2026 is officially OPEN — and we're still buzzing from all the creativity, community, and cinematic magic that happened! Here's the first batch of photos from Sunday night. #MIAF2026 #Day1 #AnimatedArt #EventPhotos (1/3)

There's two ways to get to Treasury Theatre. This is the other video on the fully accessible way. If you're coming tonight, or next weekend, check out both videos. #MIAF2026 #TreasuryTheatre #access

There's two ways to get to Treasury Theatre. Here's our first helpful video on how to get there. If you're coming tonight, or next weekend, check out both videos. #MIAF2026 #TreasuryTheatre #access

MIAF 2026 begins tonight — and with it, a celebration of the magic, power, and creativity of animation. Join us for a full week of creative brilliance from around the world. 🎬🌍 Don't miss a frame! #MIAF2026 #OpeningNight #Animation

The curtain rises tomorrow on MIAF! We open the festival the best way — Australian animation with 35 films. A celebration of the homegrown talent that continues to shape and inspire. We honour the talent, stories, and artistry from right here at home. #MIAF2026 #OpeningNight #AnimatedArt

We have a lovely festival trailer for MIAF 2026. The trailer comes to life with subtle energy, bringing out the joy and beauty of the original artwork. Art Design by Gabriella Lee Sudyatmiko Animation, Compositing, and Sound Design by Jade Buzza www.miaf.net #MIAF2026 #MIAF #AnimatedArt

We have our fifth (and last) trailer for our Festivals Animation Network (FAN) European Animation Survey! 🎞 This program, Italy. 1:10pm Sunday 24 May at Treasury Theatre. Get a ticket, or a BING Pass to see them all. miaf.net/events/fan-p... #MIAF2026 #MIAF #Trailer #FAN #European

Castle Rascals by Sean Zwan and Ivan Dixon Build Your Village. Choose Your Rascal. F**k Your Conscience! Studio Showoff turns up and cranks the 8-bit mayhem to a full-on bloody 11. Late Night Bizarre 8:45pm, Sat 23 May at Treasury events.humanitix.com/miaf-2026-la... #MIAF2026 #Films

Here’s another of our trailers for our Festivals Animation Network (FAN) European Animation Survey! 😊 Program 4 is Spain. 11:50am Sunday 24 May at Treasury Theatre. Get an individual ticket, or a BING Pass to see them all. miaf.net/events/fan-p... #MIAF2026 #MIAF #Trailer #FAN #European

Only 3 days stand between you and a celebration of the world’s best animation! 🌍✨ We're gearing up for screenings, panels, and all things animated — are you ready? #MIAF2026 #MIAF #Animation #AnimatedArt

Scarecrow by Kyden Hurst When a farmer's giant pumpkin is threatened by a stubborn crow, his precautions to protect his prize transition into the realm of insanity. Australian Student Showcase 5:30pm, Sunday 17 May at Treasury Theatre. miaf.net/events/austr... #MIAF2026 #Films

Check out the next trailer for our Festivals Animation Network (FAN) European Animation Survey! 😲 Greece is the third program. Have a look here. 1:20pm Saturday 23 May at Treasury. Get an individual ticket, or a BING Pass to see them all. www.miaf.net #MIAF2026 #MIAF #Trailer #FAN #European

The Fourth Dimensional I by Dome Wood domewood.org A complex, digitally stylised traverse tracking consciousness as it awakens to a higher-dimensional space beyond the visible world. Int Comp Prog 8: Abstract Showcase 8:15pm, Wed 20 May at Backlot miaf.net/events/inter... #MIAF2026 #Films

Devil's Debt by Trinity Phillips Seven Shots - Seven Sins - One Devilish Debt to pay! Australian Showcase 7:30pm, Sunday 17 May at Treasury Theatre. miaf.net/events/austr... #MIAF2026 #Films

Shapes And Forms - Eddy Current Suppression Ring by Oliver Georgiou mindhead.bigcartel.com Traditional paint on cel artwork celebrating the fine energy of a local rock band. International Competition Program #8: Abstract Showcase 8:15pm Wed 20 May The Backlot Studios www.miaf.net #MIAF2026 #Films

Here’s the next trailer for our Festivals Animation Network (FAN) European Animation Survey! 👀 Program two is Cyprus. Check a few films here. 1:20pm Saturday 23 May at Treasury Theatre. Get an individual ticket, or a BING Pass to see them all. www.miaf.net #MIAF2026 #MIAF #Trailer #FAN #European

Occupational Hazard by Raphael Gadot & Ross Anderson animallogicacademy.uts.edu.au As a cluster of unstable crystals begin corrupting their surroundings, two bickering scientists race to contain them before chaos spreads. Australian Student Showcase 5:30pm Sun 17 May www.miaf.net #MIAF2026 #Films

Thrilled to have trailers for the newest part of MIAF, Festivals Animation Network (FAN) European Animation Survey! 😁 1st program is Portugal. 12:00pm Saturday 23 May at Treasury Theatre. Individual ticket, or BING Pass for all. miaf.net/events/fan-p... #MIAF2026 #MIAF #Trailer #FAN #European

Oniko by Alex Weight animallogicacademy.uts.edu.au In Edo Japan, a hunted princess flees with her newborn child through snow and storm, forced to unleash a dark secret in order to survive. Australian Showcase 7:30pm, Sunday 17 May at Treasury Theatre. miaf.net/events/austr... #MIAF2026 #Films

Izabela Plucinska is coming to Melbourne! In just two weeks you'll get to meet the master claymation animator from Poland 🇵🇱 Watch a bunch of her films and join the Q&A session. Have a look here... 5:30pm, Sunday 24 May, Treasury Theatre miaf.net/events/izabe... #MIAF2026 #MIAF #Polish #Filmmaker

Meowdy by Vanessa Liu pikkentt.portfoliobox.net/about vanessaliu1000.wixsite.com/my-site-3 Two cat cowboys fighting it out over a bounty rapidly begin dragging the entire town down with them in their antics. Australian Student Showcase 5:30pm, Sun 17 May www.miaf.net #MIAF2026 #Films

I Drank What…? by Matt Kadaroesman mattkad.myportfolio.com Admit it, we’ve all been there – but that’s no excuse and it doesn’t make cleaning up any easier. Late Night Bizarre 8:45pm, Saturday 23 May at Treasury Theatre. events.humanitix.com/miaf-2026-la... #MIAF2026 #Films

Lots of sessions have sold out! Many more sessions only have a few left. Lucky for you we have a repeat session of Best Of The Festival. And repeats of International Competition Program 1-5. Get your tickets while you still can. www.miaf.net #MIAF2026 #MIAF #AnimatedArt #BestOfTheFest #tickets

Plumpin: Hat by Ivan Dixon www.studioshowoff.com www.ivandixon.com A chubby bird teaches the critters that live in the backyard what it means to be a hat in this hilarious sequel to last year’s ‘Best Aus Film’ winner. Australian Showcase 7:30pm, Sunday 17 May www.miaf.net #MIAF2026 #Films

Fool by Bronte Harrison www.monstaanimations.au Jester Beatrix is infatuated with Princess Aria, and on the Queen's Jubilee she has to have her; but how far will she go for love? Australian Student Showcase 5:30pm, Sunday 17 May at Treasury Theatre. miaf.net/events/austr... #MIAF2026 #Films

What a great night! Films, chats, nibbles and drinks. Thanks to all those who made it to the special animation film night at the CHRYSALIS exhibition. Exhibition ends Sunday Loft 275 Ivanhoe Library & Cultural Hub, 275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe #MIAF2026 #CHRYSALIS #Sanctum_Studio #animation

MIAF is just 10 days away! That’s 10 days until animation takes over Melbourne with bold stories, stunning artistry, and incredible talent. Who’s counting down with us? 🎟️🔥 www.miaf.net #MIAF2026 #MIAF #MIAFAustralia #AnimatedArt

Not In The Mood by Cameron Tyler www.youtube.com/@ctyleranimation Stan's quiet night in with a whisky, a book, and his cat, is ruined by a noisy neighbour with a different agenda. Australian Showcase 7:30pm, Sunday 17 May at Treasury Theatre. miaf.net/events/austr... #MIAF2026 #Films

Tomorrow is the special animation screening as part of the CHRYSALIS exhibition. Get your FREE ticket for this special animation film night. Followed with the exhibition. Introduction by filmmaker Lachlan Plain. (1/2)

The Husk by Nguyen Khanh Bui nguyenkhanhbui.format.com A stranded astronaut fights for survival on a hostile planet that warps his body and mind, tormented by a hidden entity that feeds. Australian Student Showcase 5:30pm, Sun 17 May at Treasury Theatre. miaf.net/events/austr... #MIAF2026 #Films

Sketches by Dirk de Bruyn An experimental animation examining a variety of optical effects and incorporating Found Footage directly drawn and rotoscoped onto 35mm film. ICP 8: Abstract Showcase 8:15pm, Wednesday 20 May at The Backlot Studios miaf.net/events/inter... #MIAF2026 #Films

Cursed Dogs by Ryu Leon Yamada Nguyen Locked in mortal combat, two pilots fight to the bitter end, each desperate to survive, to kill, and to see their families again. Australian Showcase 7:30pm, Sunday 17 May at Treasury Theatre. miaf.net/events/austr... #MIAF2026 #Films

Women in Animation – social gathering! 🌟 We're thrilled to have WIA back for the second year in a row for a Melbourne Connect Event. Join for a relaxed social gathering and a chance to build meaningful industry connections. (1/2)

Monkey_C by Carmel Gorfine A young monkey is taken from its home and its mother and finds itself in a bleaker reality of experimentation and research. Australian Student Showcase 5:30pm, Sunday 17 May at Treasury Theatre. miaf.net/events/austr... #MIAF2026 #Films

MIAF is taking you on an animation adventure with our Festivals Animation Network (FAN) European Animation Survey! We’re featuring special showcases from Portugal, Cyprus, Greece, Spain, and Italy, celebrating the unique animation styles and stories from these amazing countries. (1/2)