Melbourne International Animation Festival

Thanks to MIFF, we have some tickets to today’s screening of “Flow”.
Includes a Q&A session with director Gints Zilbalodis and producer Matīss Kaža

This afternoon: Sun, 18 Aug 2024, 4:45 PM
https://miff.com.au/program/film/flow

If you want to come, send us a DM.
Let us know 1 or 2 tickets and email address to send them to.
Tickets to those on first-come first-serve basis, until we run out.

Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) returns 8-25 August.
And opens with the Australian premiere of Adam Elliot’s "Memoir of a Snail".

Thanks to Melbourne International Film Festival, we have a double pass for giveaway to any animation program at MIFF.
Check out the animation films on the program, https://linktr.ee/animationfest.

For your chance to win, comment below with what session you want to see.
We’ll randomly select one winner.

Passes not available for sessions already sold out or “Standby”.
Entries close 11pm this Wednesday 7 August.

Winner! 🏆🎥 👏
Best Of The Fest for MIAF 2024 is “Lack” by Paweł Prewencki (Poland).

Best Australian is “My Jumper, It Roars!” by Isabella Spagnolo
Best Australian Student is “Shoot Me In The Grocery Line” by Yunlin Bai, Tori Huynh

Check out all the full list of judges and audience winners.
https://miaf.net/miaf-2024-winners/

What an amazing journey we've had at MIAF this year! 🌟

Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us and made this festival an incredible success. Your passion for animation and support for the arts is truly appreciated! 🙌

We were blown away by the talent and creativity on display throughout the festival. The films, Q&As, and special events were nothing short of spectacular, and we hope you all enjoyed the experience as much as we did! 🎞️🔥

A special shoutout to all the amazing artists, filmmakers, and industry experts who shared their work and knowledge with us. Your dedication to the craft of animation is truly inspiring! 👏

Stay tuned for updates on future events and get ready for more animation magic! ✨🎉

It's bittersweet to announce that today is the FINAL day of MIAF!

We've had an incredible time celebrating the art of animation with all of you, and we're going to make the closing day truly unforgettable!
🌟 Join us for a FULL DAY of animation with International Competition Program, discussion about Australian Animation In A Time Of A.I. and of course – Best of the Fest!
www.miaf.net

Last two days of the festival! 😲

🎬 Feature movie time at MIAF!
🍿 Yesterday we were blown away as we dived into the cinematic masterpiece, "Slide" by Bill Plympton.
The International Competition Program is going strong, revealing more and more amazing animations with each screening!
www.miaf.net

We caught a serious case of "animation fever" at MIAF and there's no cure in sight! 😂

🎬 We're officially halfway through MIAF and we are living by the motto: eat, sleep, go to MIAF, repeat! Because who needs anything else in life when you've got animation magic on repeat?
www.miaf.net

DAY 5 of MIAF we explored everything alternative and strange! 🎬

We had a lovely chat with Lachlan Plain, tasted a bit of the world with international competition, and fished off with some strange and longer films! 🎥
✨ So good!
www.miaf.net

DAY 4 at MIAF was keeping it classy with the Black and White Showcase!
🎩 Who knew animation could look this dapper?

😎 We were also hanging out with our mates at the local Studio Showoff, Melbourne-style! Can't wait for DAY 5 to see more mind-bending creations!
www.miaf.net

🎟️ Hurry! Grab the few remaining tickets to Melbourne International Animation Festival before they're gone! 🎬 Don't miss your chance to celebrate the magic of animation!

Limited tickets left for sessions at Backlot.
Best Of The Festival (7pm) and Late Night Bizarre are nearly sold out!
https://events.humanitix.com/host/melbourne-international-animation-festival

Wow! What a night at MIAF! 🌙

🎥 DAY 3 left us feeling a little abstracted... in the best way possible!
Just when you thought you've seen it all, the Abstract Showcase hits you with an abstractive experience you didn’t expect. Plus, both Dirk de Bruyn and Paul Fletcher were there to talk about their films! 🤩

And Brick Maths with LEGO?! MIAF just keeps getting better!
www.miaf.net

DAY 2 of MIAF was a blast!

We moved into our weeknight venue The Backlot Studios 🚛
🎬 Caught up with Costas Lambrou, dived into the world of Nukufilm, and enjoyed the first batch of short films from the international competition! 🎥
www.miaf.net

✨ We can't wait for more!

Wow! What an incredible opening night we had at MIAF!

Fun is just beginning! There's still so much more in store for the Melbourne International Animation Festival, with screenings, Q&As and special events lined up.

Make sure to grab the last tickets remaining and join us in celebrating the power of animation! 🎉🎞
www.miaf.net

🎉 It's here! MIAF 2024 kicks off now!

🚀 Get ready for a spectacular celebration of animation and creativity! 🎬
✨ Let the festivities begin! 🌟
www.miaf.net

Today's the day 🥳

For those lucky enough to come to Opening Night, you'll see our very special volunteers with these shirts on. Say hi and ask them any questions you have.

We love our volunteers. MIAF wouldn't exist without them.
A big THANK YOU to them all. 🤗
www.miaf.net

Tomorrow 🤩
MIAF 2024 opens tomorrow for a BIG week of animation.

We’ve put together a bunch of helpful details in our Festival Guide. 🥳
If you’re coming for the first time, or want to know the finer details, check it out.
https://miaf.net/miaf-2024-festival-guide/

Manimorphs
Georgia Kriss
www.georgiakriss.com

A surreal-hilarious jaunt following three lab-test animals who get a crash course in humanity after being doused in a mysterious chemical, morphing into (kinda) humans and escaping their cages.

It’s the final film in our Australian Showcase – Official Opening.

It all kicks off tomorrow Sunday 5 May 2024 at Treasury Theatre.
https://miaf.net/events/australian-showcase/

MIAF will be on the radio tomorrow morning 📻

Malcolm Turner, our Festival Director, will chatting with Melinda O'Connor on 3CR as part of “On Screen” from 11am. 🤩

Tune in to 855 AM or live online.
https://www.3cr.org.au/streaming
https://www.3cr.org.au/onscreen

Monster Save Me
Polly Huang

A mass breakout from a containment lab takes an unusual turn when the escapees make it to a forest clearing.

Film 14 in the Australian Showcase – Official Opening.

Very soon we kick off at Treasury Theatre on Sunday 5 May 2024.
https://miaf.net/events/australian-showcase/

🎉 3... 2... 1... 🚀 Get ready to blast off into the MIAF!

🎬✨ The excitement is building as we count down to an unforgettable celebration of creativity and animation magic!

Only 3 days left - don't miss out – secure your tickets now!
https://events.humanitix.com/host/melbourne-international-animation-festival

Reality Bytes-Virus Alert!
Johnny H***e

A lawnmower and a nerdy floppy disc must work against time to stop their friend Petey from succumbing to an insidious computer virus!

This is the 13th film in Australian Showcase – Official Opening.

Treasury Theatre on Sunday 5 May 2024 as we kick off MIAF 2024.
https://miaf.net/events/australian-showcase/

My Jumper, It Roars!
Isabella Spagnolo
Flying Bark Productions

Ellie spends her life channelling her frustrations into the collar of her jumper, and one day it decides to fight back.

The 12th film in Australian Showcase – Official Opening.

Treasury Theatre on Sunday 5 May 2024 as we kick off MIAF 2024.
https://miaf.net/events/australian-showcase/

Free tonight?
It's free tonight!

LoopdeLoop screening is on this evening.
Winner will walk away with the very LAST Treasury Pass for MIAF 2024.

Come join for some fun.
6:30PM @ Studio Showoff, Brunswick

Abstract Showcase.

The light. The darkness.
The colour. The movement.
The sound. The music.

Immerse yourself all the glory of abstract animation.

Next Tuesday 7 May. 8:15PM at The Backlot Studios.
https://miaf.net/events/abstract-showcase/

Furever After
Doan Thu Nguyen
https://thunguyendoan1908.wixsite.com/doan-thu-nguyen

An orb of golden light entangles a stray cat in mischief.

It’s the 11th film in our Australian Showcase – Official Opening.

Treasury Theatre on Sunday 5 May 2024 as we kick off MIAF 2024.
https://miaf.net/events/australian-showcase/

Bonus day!
This year we have an EXTRA day at Backlot Studio! 📽

Three sessions:
👉 EKA Showcase
👉 One Of A Kind: Tribute To Antoinette Starkiewicz

Competing Patterns Of Thought
by Paul Fletcher
www.paulfletcherartwork.com

Somewhere in a distant galaxy of noise…our thoughts connect and reverberate. At the end of the day they return home…and surprise us with their apparent clarity.

An abstract treat for film #10 in the Australian Showcase – Official Opening.

Treasury Theatre on Sunday 5 May 2024 as we kick off MIAF 2024.
https://miaf.net/events/australian-showcase/

The beauty of black & white ⬛⬜

On Wednesday night we have a very special competition program of just black and white films.
A perfect example of when less is more.

Only a handful of tickets left.

Catch the beautiful Black & White Showcase on 8:15pm, 8 May at The Backlot Studios
https://miaf.net/events/black-white-showcase/

Sapere Aude
by Chadai Chamoun
https://chadai.pb.gallery/

Dare to know; regret what you discover. A man of science, trapped between the arcane and incomprehensible grief, resorts to unthinkable measures to try to prolong his beloved’s life.

The 9th film in our Australian Showcase – Official Opening.

Treasury Theatre on Sunday 5 May 2024 as we kick off MIAF 2024.
https://miaf.net/events/australian-showcase/

As part of our evening programme, we invite you for a session with Nukufilm! 🎬
Nukufilm OÜ

Nukufilm is the oldest still-running stop motion company in the world! Join us and explore the enchanting world of stop-motion animation as we delve into the latest techniques and trends. Don't miss out on this enlightening session!

8:15pm, Monday 6 May, The Backlot Studios
https://miaf.net/events/nukufilm-catch-up/