Join Bradley Harris, CEO of Krygon Studios, for a behind-the-scenes look at how a small independent studio is using Unreal Engine to take on ambitious work across animation, visual effects, and virtual production. At the heart of the session is Sven, the MetaHuman Orangutan, a performance-driven digital character created for an independent feature film. Built […]
Join director Ida Melum for an inspiring artist talk as we go behind the scenes on her process that brought the films Night of the Living Dread and Ovary Acting to life. Blending social awkwardness, humour and the chaos of intimate thoughts, Ida’s stop motion films have delighted audiences across the world, including two wins […]
Technology is transforming the way animated films are imagined, designed and made. But how can we make sure that innovation leads and that the conversation isn’t just about the latest tools. It’s about people, skills, curiosity and the willingness to experiment. This panel explores the evolving technological landscape of animation and what it means for […]
Join creative duo Tim and Rebecca O’Sullivan from Karrot Animation for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of MaeBee, the new series from the team behind Sarah & Duck. Discover how this charming world came to life and get to know Mae, a small-but-mighty gnome who dreams of being big. Joining Mae and her family […]
Industry panels are good at listing problems, but how good are we at presenting the solutions? In this industry focussed session we ask MAF and ANF delegates to step forward to share what is holding us back and present solutions that lay out their vision for the future. In 2026 MAF put the call out […]
Our showcase of the best of the north-west, Making it in Manchester demonstrates the impressive array of talent and incredible projects that make Manchester one of the nation’s premier animation hotspots. Join friends old and new and find out what makes Manchester the creative capital of the UK and why animation is at the heart […]
Making people laugh is a serious business. Keeping the fun flowing for a comedy series in animation is an art form in and of itself and it all starts with the writers. Joining us to discuss the secrets to sniggering, uncover the mysteries to mirth making the and to de-classify chuckles are our panel of […]
You’ve got the idea for a fantastic feature, how do you get it made? Finding the right Producer and building a strong creative partnership is key to unlocking success. In this session we take a deeper look at the creative-producer dynamic, explore what producers look for, how development is handled and the realities of financing,. […]
For far too long, having no people of colour in positions of power has been normalised. The amount of people from minority backgrounds entering the animation industry is not reflected in the number of those leading it. This session looks to highlight the roadblocks in place across the industry that prevent people of colour from […]
Join the DNEG Animation team for an event that will fuel your creativity and career! Start the afternoon at our friendly networking session, for young artists ready to take their next step. This is the perfect opportunity to connect with peers, gain insight from industry heavyweights, and practice your networking skills in a fun low-pressure […]