We have been quiet for a while. We are now ready to make an announcement. After 26 years MIAF closes. Director's message here: miaf.net/directors-me... Thank you. #MIAF #MIAFAustralia
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Melbourne International Animation Festival is a week long celebratory feast.
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
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
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
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
