The world's biggest animation event returns in full force
The city of Manchester is gearing up to buzz once again with the UK's most important animation festival. The 2025 edition promises to exceed all expectations with a packed schedule of activities designed for professionals, students, and mere mortals passionate about moving pixels. The creative community eagerly awaits this gathering that transforms the city into the global epicenter of animated magic.
A visual menu for all tastes
The organizers have put together a cinematic selection that spans from nostalgic traditional animation to the most advanced artificial intelligence techniques applied to motion. Attendees will be able to enjoy exclusive screenings that are unlikely to be seen in other commercial circuits, including works that have caused a sensation at sister festivals around the planet. A true vitamin cure for creative inspiration.
Unmissable activities for professionals
- Networking sessions with leading international studios
- Technical workshops on cutting-edge software
- Discussion panels with renowned directors and artists
- Portfolio exhibitions for emerging talent
Trends that will shape the future of the industry
This year, the festival has placed special emphasis on generative animation and immersive virtual reality experiences, demonstrating how technical boundaries are constantly expanding. Visitors will be able to experience firsthand how new tools are redefining what's possible in the visual entertainment industry. A glimpse into the future that's already here 🚀.
Concrete benefits for attendees
- Privileged access to world premieres
- Job opportunities with international studios
- Direct learning of innovative techniques
- Building professional networks
A space where animated dreams turn into real projects and human connections propel professional careers toward new creative horizons.
For visual artists and technicians in the sector, this event represents a time investment that yields fruits throughout the following year. The energy generated during these days of sharing knowledge and admiring others' work is simply addictive. Those who attend will likely return to their studios with more projects than they can humanly handle 🤯.
And after so much inspiration and contacts, all that's left is to pray that the deadlines for the new projects don't end the attendees' social lives... if they ever had one 😅.