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

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

It's only around 43,800 minutes away, you know. Best get those tickets sorted. 🎟️ - buff.ly/lzB1jwr

Always thinking about MAF 2025 tbh... 🧠 🎟️ - buff.ly/lzB1jwr - 🎟️ 🧠

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

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! buff.ly/5kT38yC

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

#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

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...

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

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

“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

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

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

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 , 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. www.skwigly.co.uk/maf-2025-lau...

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

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…

Blue Monday getting to you? Let us cheer you up by taking you back to MAF 2024 - our biggest edition yet! Thank you so much to our amazing supporters, volunteers, speakers and to you, our lovely audience! Can you spot yourself in the crowd?

If you're one of those fabulous people who yearns to see high quality 2D animation on the big screen then have we got a film for you! Come to see The Illusionist at HOME on the 27 January! https://buff.ly/4gFVyBR

Can you believe it has been 15 years since The Illusionist was released?! To celebrate Sylvain Chomet's magical feature were screening it at HOME Mcr on the 27 January. Tickets and info here https://buff.ly/4gFVyBR

Our first MAF Presents of the year is the gorgeous 2D animated film The Illusionist by Sylvain Chomet! Come and see this magical movie on the big screen and be swept away by the story at HOME on the 27 January - tickets and info https://buff.ly/4gFVyBR

🪄We're screening Sylvain Chomet's 2010 film The Illusionist HOME mcr on the 27 January. Can you believe this film is 15 years old already? A magical evening is on the cards so make those winter blues disappear with this enchanting film! 🐇 homemcr.org/film/the-ill...

Manchester Animation Festival, the UK's only Academy Award qualifying animation festival returns in November 2025! Our call for entries is open now, early bird discount on entries closes on the 3 March. We can't wait to see what you have for us in 2025! filmfreeway.com/ManchesterAn...

Did you join us for #MAF2024? It was one hell of a ride! And you can still go behind the scenes of the new Wallace & Gromit, The Wild Robot, That Christmas and Nikhil & Jay via our Online Programme. But be quick, the last day of the fest is tomorrow. Grab a brew & get watching >> buff.ly/3Za6xvI

This year, we're welcoming guests including We Are ALBERT's Lisa Howe, Jollywise Studio founder Jon Mason and entertainment specialist Emma Pemberton to Manchester's Anthony Burgess Foundation to put #ClimateChange in animation under the spotlight. Share your thoughts too

It's not just us celebrating our 10th bday this year - Hey Duggee is too! At #MAF2024 you can get a guided tour of Duggee's Clubhouse with series creator Grant Orchard who will take us through the shows creative process, past, present & future https://buff.ly/40pzZQm

With less than a month to go before #MAF2024, we're excited to reveal our Animation Nation Forum programme. This is our go-to event for industry leaders & innovators wanting to stay ahead of the game. . Explore the programme >> https://buff.ly/4eLFAVE

"Charming and Beguiling" - The Guardian "Unforgettable" - Variety We're super excited to see Adam Elliot's Memoir of a Snail on the big screen at #MAF2024. Expect all the feels ✨🐌 Grab your tickets >> https://buff.ly/3Nq4RbL

Want to volunteer at #MAF2024? Hell yeah we hear you cry! We're looking for friendly folk with ace communication skills who can work well in a team. You have till the end of the day to submit your form to become one of our legendary Yellowshirts! https://buff.ly/3YEyniU

#TheGlassworker has been officially selected as Pakistan's entry for the 2025 Oscars! We've only gone and got the UK Premiere of it at #MAF2024! Catch the hand-drawn beauty on the big screen with us at HOME this November >> https://buff.ly/3ZNNhGb

Hey animation friends who’ve made the jump over here 👋 We've only gone & launched our 10th edition of the festival & it's bursting with goodies! Expect over 100 animations events this November including screenings, workshops, panels, masterclasses & much more! Check it out https://buff.ly/3QC627i