MIAF 2026 - International Competition Program #6: Beyond Story

The International Competition Programs are the backbone of the entire MIAF mission. Drawn from more than 2,450 submissions they showcase the best, most imaginative animating talent on the planet. For Programs 1 to 5 the only rule is diversity: you'll get a bit of everything! For Programs 6 to 10 we take the opportunity to highlight interesting themes and styles that felt prominent in the year's submissions.

The capacity for animation to be used as a platform for delivering ideas that words and traditional narratives simply cannot is infinite. Sitting in a splendidly expressive spectrum that spans a space where the most surreal narrative arcs fade out but before abstraction kicks in, these types of films represent some of the best angels of the artform. And some of the best angels of those best angels get a chance to spread their wings in this program.

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.