The International Competition Programs are the backbone of the entire MIAF mission. Drawn from more than 2,300 submissions they showcase the best, most imaginative animating talent on the planet in a series of programs in which the only rule is diversity. And because it is MIAF’s 25th anniversary, we will kick off each program with a very special “look-back” film from the MIAF vault that highlights a special moment in our history.

This screening includes a range of films that in a variety of ways talk about the very process of creating and making animation. Sometimes the glance-through-the-looking-glass focuses on the mechanics of animating while in other cases it’s more about very task of converting a raw idea stuck in the mind into something that can fuel a production.

This session is classified: Unclassified (M) Mature, not recommended for viewers under 15 years.

Please note that Backlot is NOT fully accessible. There are stairs with handrails, but no lift to the second floor where the cinema is located.

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