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Cinema audience seated in a theatre with rows of seats facing a large screen.
17 – 24 May

Melbourne International Animation Festival

  • Film
  • Art

Melbourne International Animation Festival returns for its 26th year to celebrate the worlds of animated storytelling.

With 42 screenings, featuring over 200 films, spanning eight days of the finest international and Australian animation, MIAF promises an unforgettable experience for every animation lover.

This year's festival will once again captivate audiences with a dazzling array of animated masterpieces, discussions and special showcases.

Hours

Date Times
Sun 17 May
  • 10am - 11pm 10:00am - 11:00pm
Mon 18 May
  • 10am - 9.30pm 10:00am - 9:30pm
Tue 19 May
  • 10am - 9.30pm 10:00am - 9:30pm
Wed 20 May
  • 10am - 9.30pm 10:00am - 9:30pm
Thu 21 May
  • 10am - 9.30pm 10:00am - 9:30pm
Fri 22 May
  • 10am - 9.30pm 10:00am - 9:30pm
Sat 23 May
  • 10am - 9.30pm 10:00am - 9:30pm
Sun 24 May
  • 10am - 11pm 10:00am - 11:00pm

Location

Treasury Theatre
1 Macarthur St
Melbourne 3000

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Price and bookings

From $16 to $77

Adult / general $20
Senior $20
Student / concession $17
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Contact details

  • telephone number: 0415 730 098
  • email address: contact@miaf.net
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  • Accessible toilets
  • Audio description
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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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