Melbourne International Animation Festival

Overview

Things are getting animated down at ACMI, with the return of the Melbourne International Animation Festival. Running from June 19 to 26 at the Fed Square cinema, the festival will once again showcase an eclectic mix of local and international animated shorts that push the boundary of what a cartoon can be. From classic Disney productions to the mind-bending films found in the fittingly titled Late Night Bizarre section, it's a loving tribute to a medium where anything is possible.

The program is split into a number of different streams, ranging from student works to abstract animation, documentary efforts and films aimed at kids. The full lineup can be explored over at the MIAF website — alternatively, you can get a mix of everything at the best of the festival session on the final Sunday.