Top 5 Things to Do at Manchester Animation Fest 2025 – Wiggly Wiggle Your Way
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The Mash-Up of the Year
Manchester Animation Festival 2025 (MAF 2025) starts swinging on Sunday, November 9th.
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More Than Just Animated Talks
The fiesta, more than your average cartoon-crazed geek-out, has enough events to warrant a Top 5 countdown for each day rather than the whole five days.
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Bring the Fam for This Jam
Beginning with Family Day, the festival caterers to both younglings who dream in pixel and parents who need a stiff drink after a day of incessant animation.
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Catch the Highlights or Be Square
They are things you don’t want to miss and they made a list of those – recommending not too subtly you get yourself to these prerequisite events.
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Animation Nation Commemoration
Every nitty-gritty detail of this cartoon carnival is covered by the hosts, Skwigly Animation Magazine.
Hot Take – Shake, Rattle and Animate!
Your Move, Disney
Well, if there’s one thing that Manchester Animation Festival 2025 is not, it’s boring. MAF 2025 comes in swinging with a roster of events that could give Disney a run for its money (or at least rouse a bit of healthy competition). And, hey, they’re not just serving up a plate of animated entrée; they’re giving you the full five-course meal of entertainment. Hold onto your 3D glasses folks, because we’re hitting the fast-forward on fun. The festival has been kind enough to sort the wheat from the chaff and give us a Top 5 list of events to attend – where, arguably, they’ve saved the best for last. So folks, mark your calendars, grab your kids (if you have any, or those of a willing neighbor) and prepare for a technicolor carousel that’ll rock more than just the pixels on your screen!
Experience the best of the animation world at the upcoming Manchester Animation Festival (MAF) 2025! With an array of captivating events from 9th to 13th November, from Family Day to the prestigious awards ceremony, the week promises to be a celebration of animated brilliance. In this post, we hand-pick our top 5 festival highlights. While we had to leave out some stellar events like the artist talks with Will Anderson and Anna Ginsburg, or the insightful The Art of the Ad, the selected highlight events are worth your excitement. So, let’s jump in! About the event: A must-attend for young professionals eager to break into the animation industry. Hear firsthand what worked for those who have tread the path successfully. Real advice, tangible strategies, and a confidence boost to get you started! Launch Your Animation Career: Expert Tips and Guidance About the event: Join Aardman Animations and Flycheese Studio in an enlightening discussion on neurodiversity and its edge in animation. Explore the unique creativity that neurodiverse talent brings, and understand how to create a thriving, inclusive studio culture. About the event: Understand how to make a splash on YouTube. This session maps out the platform’s dynamic environment and success strategies, with voices from industry professionals, upcoming creators, and YouTube itself! About the event: Discuss the role of AI in digital animation, the dilemmas it presents, and the ways to balance progress with preserving artistry. Learn from industry experts how to handle these challenges, adapt to digitized workflows, and maintain ethical practices. Navigating Creativity in AI-Driven Animation About the event: Reflect on the journey of three female directors and creatives, explore the strides made in representation, and how we can support and uplift women and other underrepresented genders in animation. Networking opportunities at the Manchester Animation Festival One of the great benefits of MAF is networking. This year boasts an array of social events offering an opportunity to connect with like-minded animation enthusiasts. So grab a coffee or a beer and join the fun! We, the Skwigly team, look forward to meeting you at MAF 2025!
Original article: https://www.skwigly.co.uk/5-events-not-to-miss-at-manchester-animation-festival-2025/