We're thrilled to announce that Collarts is proudly supporting the Meet the Filmmaker sessions at the Melbourne International Animation Festival (MIAF) 2025—a celebration of animation in all its imaginative, expressive, and wildly creative forms.
The Meet the Filmmaker sessions are a must-attend for anyone looking to break into the animation industry or expand their creative network. These sessions offer exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, allowing attendees to hear directly from some of the most exciting voices in the field about their work, inspirations, and the realities of making it in the industry. Highlights include:
Mon, 19 May: NeW NeW – Emerging Japanese Animators featuring Doi Nobuaki, producer of New Deer and the Hiroshima Animation Season .
Tue, 20 May: Traceless Traces – In A Box, exploring innovative animation techniques.
Wed, 21 May: Heathens? Coming Soon!, a deep dive into indie animation studios like Studio Psycho .
Thu, 22 May: A Love Letter to LoopdeLoop, celebrating the impact of the LoopdeLoop animation community .
Fri, 23 May: Women In Animation – Connect Event, highlighting the contributions of women in the animation industry.
All sessions are held at The Backlot Studios, 165 Bank St, South Melbourne.
We’re absolutely thrilled that Adelie, a 2D Animation student at Collarts, has had her animated film Mindtrain officially selected to screen in competition at MIAF—a massive achievement and testament to her creative talent.
“A young girl begins exploring unusual, dreamlike worlds, making new friends and discovering strange creatures and surreal people as she finds herself boarding the Mindtrain and continuing her journey.”
— Adelie on Mindtrain
You can catch Mindtrain on Sunday 18th May at the Treasury Theatre, as part of the Australian Student Showcase. Come along and show your support for emerging Aussie animators like Adelie, making waves in the industry.
In addition to supporting the festival, Collarts is hosting a hands-on workshop titled Paint, Draw, Scratch – Create a Hand-Made Animation on Tuesday, 20 May from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at our Cromwell St Campus. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn traditional animation techniques in a collaborative environment.
Check out the full MIAF program and secure your tickets at miaf.net.