6 days
400 films
over 2,000 entries

Madame Tutli-Putli, Chris Lavis& Maciel Szczerbowski, NFB, Canada

Get ready to strap yourselves in for a six day blast of exceptional animation from around the world in the 8th edition of the Melbourne International Animation Festival!

This will be your only opportunity in Australia to see such a comprehensive line-up of current animated short films in competition and specially curated programs that highlight recent productions and absolute gems from the archive.

MIAF aims to challenge and inspire audiences with thematic, aesthetic and technical diversity from award winners, outstanding industry veterans and those wonderful newcomers who are exploring their talent on screen for the very first time.

We're in the process of busily programming the 2008 festival, so check in here for regular updates and info between now and June.

In the meantime... here's a sneak peek
of what we are planning for MIAF08...

Competition Programs
The back-bone of the MIAF program – the very best of more than 2,000 entries created imsent from all over the world carefully assembled into nine different programs. The ultimate showcase for this stunning artform.

Lapsus, Juan Pablo Zaramella > Sleeping Betty, Claude Cloutier > The Tourists, Malcolm Sutherland

Digital Panorama
From the leading edge of international computer generated animation and digital design.

Puppet Animation Panorama – MIAF 2008 Technique Focus
This most hands-on technique produces some of the most enthralling & fascinating animated films.

Masters Of Puppet Animation – From the 1920’s Until Today
An important retrospective celebrating the finest puppet animation ever made – 2 years in the planning.

Abstract Panorama
The program that shines the spotlight on artists using animation to take filmmaking beyond narrative.

Australian Panorama
Australian animators play the homeground advantage as MIAF brings a wealth of Australian animating talent to the big screen before sending this program off to tour nationally and internationally.

London’s Calling
Two programs highlighting the commercial & creative output of London’s most innovative indie studios.

MIAF 2008 Country Of Focus – Switzerland

The Siggraph Highlights Collection
Big screen gems from America’s huge annual pilgrimage for the international digerati.

Asiawatch: The Beijing Film Academy
Especially curated for us by the China International Animation & Digital Arts Festival.

San Francisco Bay Area Historical
A collection of films by people heavily influenced by living in the home of psychedelia and computers.

Animation For Kids
Priced to be family friendly and chosen to engage & challenge our youngest audience.

Best of the Next: International Student Animation Festival
A Festival within a Festival: four different programs featuring up to 100 of the finest rule breaking animated mayhem, tears and laughter from the next generation.

AND MUCH MUCH MORE
Outdoor & Laneway Screenings + Satellite Venue Programs
International & National Guests + Workshops, Talks & Forums

* Programs are subject to change