Manchester Animation Festival

About

Manchester Animation Festival is an annual event based in Manchester that celebrates and promotes animation as an art form and industry.

The festival accepts film submissions across categories including Short Film, Student Film, Commissioned Film, and Immersive Film, alongside nominations for professionals in scriptwriting, storyboarding, character design, and character animation.

The festival hosts screenings of international and British animated work, alongside masterclasses, lectures, and talks led by industry professionals. It serves animators, filmmakers, students, and enthusiasts, and is recognised as a significant gathering point for the UK animation industry.

Common questions

Where is Manchester Animation Festival based?

Manchester Animation Festival is based at Manchester, Greater Manchester.

What does Manchester Animation Festival do?

Manchester Animation Festival is the UK's largest animation festival, based in Manchester, offering film submissions, industry talks, and screenings that connect animation professionals, students, and audiences.

What sector does Manchester Animation Festival work in?

Manchester Animation Festival works in the Animation sector.

How can I contact Manchester Animation Festival?

You can contact Manchester Animation Festival by telephone on +44 161 200 1500, by email at steve@manchesteranimationfestival.co.uk or through its website at https://manchesteranimationfestival.co.uk.