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24.01.2022 This Friday at the festival's Opening Night the Murray's Island bar will be open! Thanks to our amazing sponsor Murray's Craft Brewing Co who will bring joy to the thirstiest of guests!

24.01.2022 "Per Tutta La Vita" by Roberto Catani - Quite simply, one of the most beautifully crafted films we have ever seen. A journey to the origins of memory. Screening at the International 1 session on Saturday 16 November at 7.30pm at our secret cinema in heritage-listed University House. Tickets limited - book now http://bit.ly/2qdBGlf #animators #animator #newcastle #newy

23.01.2022 Hunter Huntercaught up with Newcastle International Animation Festival guest speaker Alex Weight about his incredible career in Hollywood films. Join us for Opening Night to hear more about Alex's experiences working on iconic films like Happy Feet and Peter Rabbit Movie - http://bit.ly/33Y7NUf

23.01.2022 Here's a snippet from Poland's Karolina Specht's piece "Squaring The Circle", featuring in the International 2 showcase on Saturday 16 November from 9pm. A gorgeously rendered semi-abstract story tracing the links between the chaos and evolving routine. Don't miss it. Tickets $10. Book tickets here http://bit.ly/2qdBGlf #animators #animation #animator #newcastleiaf #niaf #newy

22.01.2022 Opening night speaker announced! SIMON ASHTON began his career 25 years ago as an Animator at Walt Disney Animation Australia. Throughout his career he has worked across a number of films and television projects, commercials and pitches as a Storyboard Artist, Animator and Character Pose Artist. Most recently Simon leads the 2D Animation team on ‘Peter Rabbit’, and is currently working on the sequel. Come along on opening night Friday 15 November to hear Simon's journey, alongside a program of delicious Aussie animated shorts. Tickets selling fast. Book now http://bit.ly/35yXBDt #Newcastleiaf #animators #2Danimation #animation #newcastle #newy

21.01.2022 Very sad to hear the news about Tower Cinemas Newcastle today! We have three sessions left this weekend! Local Produce / Australian session at 7pm, Late Night Bizarre at 9:30pm and International 2 at 3pm. Come and enjoy this beautiful venue with us before it goes!! Newcastle International Animation Festival 2018

20.01.2022 Late Night Bizarre is back. We dug deep to find the best and this is what you find when you go down that far. Our annual haul of the most pungent pieces that have been slid under our door in the last twelve months. So, sit down, put your hands where we can see them and take in the full bodied aroma of Late Night Bizarre 2019. Pictured here a shot taken from "(O)" by Mario Radev and Chiara Sgatti. Book tickets here https://newcastleiaf.com.au/ #animation #animators #animator

20.01.2022 Returning to Newcastle for its fifth year, the Newcastle International Animation Festival (NIAF) will showcase over 80 of the best animated short-films from around the world! Across the three day animation feast, be inspired by an eclectic line-up of animation from award winners, outstanding industry icons, inspiring independents, stupendous studios, and newcomers exploring their talent on screen for the very first time.

17.01.2022 Don't miss the chance to hear from Aussie animation legends ALEX WEIGHT, award winning Writer, Director and Animator (‘Happy Feet’, ‘Prank’, ‘Blinky Bill: The Movie’) and SIMON ASHTON, Animation Supervisor and Storyboard Artist (‘Peter Rabbit’, ‘The Lego Movie’, ‘The Lion King 2’) at OPENING NIGHT Friday 15 November 7.30pm. Tickets $20. Book now! http://bit.ly/2qdBGlf

15.01.2022 Newcastle International Animation Festival returns this Friday 15 November 8pm! OPENING NIGHT will present the AUSTRALIAN SHOWCASE, a collection of stand-out Aussie animated short-films, in the stunning Conservatorium of Music’s Harold Lobb Theatre. Aussie films will be screened alongside two of Australia’s most talented ANIMATORS, Award winning Writer, Director and Animator ALEX WEIGHT (‘Happy Feet’, ‘Prank’, ‘Blinky Bill: The Movie’) and Animation Supervisor and Storyboard Artist SIMON ASHTON (‘Peter Rabbit’, ‘The Lego Movie’, ‘The Lion King 2’) who will share their journeys in taking animation to the world. Guests will have the opportunity to stick around for the Q&A to uncover how they did it. Not to be missed! Tickets on sale now http://bit.ly/2qdBGlf #animation #animators #newcastle #newy

14.01.2022 Maki Yoshikura's "Billie" is just one of the heart warming short films that will be showcased at the Kids Screening on Saturday 16 November. Book now https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/newcastle-international-ani https://vimeo.com/279198379

13.01.2022 Opening night speaker announced! ALEX WEIGHT Award winning Writer, Director and Animator (‘Happy Feet’, ‘Prank’, ‘Blinky Bill: The Movie’). Alex’s career spans two decades immersed in feature film, advertising and television, as Writer, Director, and senior roles across animation and VFX, on major international projects. At companies such as Animal Logic, Rising Sun Pictures and Flying Bark. He has consulted on, and written screenplays for clients in Australia, the U.S. and China. Come along on opening night Friday 15 November to hear Alex's journey, alongside a program of delicious Aussie animated shorts. Tickets selling fast. Book now www.newcastleiaf.com.au #Newcastleiaf

13.01.2022 Isn’t all love at least just a little mad? "Mad Love" by Japan's Ryoji Yamada will feature in the International 2 showcase this Saturday night at our secret cinema in University House. There's limited seats so be sure to pick up your ticket now! Book now http://bit.ly/2qdBGlf #animators #animator #animatorsofinstagram #newcastle

12.01.2022 Looking for something to do with the kids today? "Du Iz Tak" by Galen Fott presents a sprouting plant and a community of insects who offer a microcosmic view of the unstoppable cycle of life. Catch it along with over an hour's worth of entertaining short films at the Kids session TODAY from 10:30am. Tickets available on the door or until 8am online http://bit.ly/2qdBGlf #animation #animator #newy #newcastle

11.01.2022 You may stay as long as you wish but every time a new guest arrives, everybody must move along one to the next room. Watch 'Infinity Hotel' by Neely Goniodsky at International 2. #NewcastleIAF return 9-11 November, Individual session tickets on sale NOW via the Tower Cinema website.

10.01.2022 LATE NIGHT BIZARRE will screen on Saturday 16 November from 10:30pm. NIAF’s 18+ annual walk on the wild side, splashing the weirdest and most twisted films to emerge this year. Definitely a 90 minute mind bending animation bonanza! Here's a taster featuring this year: "Caterpillarplasty" by David Carlow-Krelina Book now http://bit.ly/35yXBDt #animation #animators #newcastle #newy Caterpillarplasty | David Barlow-Krelina TRAILER https://youtu.be/AdAwDTKIUSI

10.01.2022 It’s funny what you can make out of just lines. And Russia's Maria Koneva certainly shows us in her piece "Between the Lines", screening at the Kids session from 10.30am on Saturday 16 November. Pick up your family ticket now - http://bit.ly/2qdBGlf #animation #newykids #animators #animator

10.01.2022 The Brothers McLeod "Masters of Mayhem" will screen Saturday 16 November 6pm and Sunday 17 November 11:30am at the Demonstration Theatre in heritage-listed University House. Catch 12 of their best crafted, well thought out pieces of animated insanity this side of whatever's hiding on the other side! Definitely a session to remember!... Here's a taster: The Existential Pleading of the Inner Heart https://vimeo.com/261808940 Book now http://bit.ly/35yXBDt

08.01.2022 An aesthetic 2d-animated short film about overcoming anorexia, based on a small yet significant moment from director Martina Scarpelli's own life. Amazing work. Don't miss it. Catch it at the International 2 session on Saturday 16 November 9pm and Sunday 17 November 2.30pm. Book now! http://bit.ly/2qdBGlf Egg (2018) - Trailer (English) https://youtu.be/TKpLSUYC9L8

08.01.2022 Newcastle animators have long held their own on the international animation circuit. This year is no exception with local University of Newcastle student, Tara Ainsworth, making it into the festival program. Her enchanting piece The Collector will be screened on opening night as part of the Australian Showcase. Come along to check it out! Book now http://bit.ly/35yXBDt #animation #animators #newcastle #newy #creatives #newcastleiaf

08.01.2022 The countdown is almost over! Only 1 day to wait until the coolest creative Newy festival kicks off. Get in quick! Limited tickets remaining! Book now http://bit.ly/2qdBGlf #animators #newcastleiaf #niaf #animation #filmmakers

08.01.2022 Geenie Reenie and Dozen order some food. If only life were that simple or understandable. Don't miss Aussie Andrew Onorato's "Geenie Reenie 2" featuring on Opening Night Friday 15 November from 7:30pm. Book your ticket now at http://bit.ly/2qdBGlf . #animatorlife #animationdomination #Newcastle

07.01.2022 The loveable Kids animation session returns bigger than ever at the Conservatorium of Music’s Harold Lobb Theatre on Saturday 16 November from 10.30am. Kick off the session with some face painting, enjoy live entertainment by Newcastle of Conservatorium’s Junior Vocal Ensemble the Supertonics, and load up with popcorn, choc tops and fairy floss! #animation #kids #newykids #newcastleiaf

07.01.2022 Lost & Found is a stop motion short film that tugs at the heartstrings: A clumsy crochet dinosaur must unravel itself to save the love of its life. Directed by Andrew Goldsmith and Bradley Slabe and produced by Lucy Hayes. Lost & Found will be screened at NIAF's Opening Night Friday 15 November. Book your ticket http://bit.ly/2qdBGlf Lost & Found: Trailer https://vimeo.com/goldypix/lostandfoundtrailer

07.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE! The Newcastle International Animation Festival is returning to Newcastle in November! Whilst we're busy pulling together an eclectic 3-day animation feast, mark 15-17 November in your diaries. Get ready to be inspired by animated short films from award winners, outstanding industry icons, inspiring independents, stupendous studios, and newcomers exploring their talent on screen for the very first time. WATCH THIS SPACE! Pictured here, a screen shot from one of the flicks confirmed in the line-up: 'Tom' created by New Zealand's David Dare Midgley. #niaf #animation #newcastleiaf

07.01.2022 César Díaz Meléndez battles the elements for open-air stop-frame animation "Muedra". Catch it at the "International 1" screening on Saturday 16 November at 7.30pm and Sunday 17 November at 1pm. Book now! http://bit.ly/2qdBGl #animations #stopmotion Muedra (short film trailer) https://vimeo.com/329159110

06.01.2022 "The Colour Thief" - A desperate battle to grab the most precious commodity from the clutches of those who would deprive others of it. Beautiful work by the UTS Animal Logic Academy under the direction of Chris Ebling, Matt Estela and Dan Flood. Don't miss it on Opening Night at the Australian Showcase Friday 15 November 7.30pm. Book your tickets now http://bit.ly/2qdBGlf #animation #Animators #Newcastle #Newcastleiaf #niaf

05.01.2022 Tickets are still available for this evening's sessions! Find us at Murray's Island, our pop up bar and box office on the ground floor of University House, corner Auckland and Laman St. Open from 5:00pm!

02.01.2022 A Painted figure steps through a doorway undergoing a surreal exploration of body and identity, all the while be confronted with distortions of herself. Watch 'Passage' by Ashley Young at the Australian showcase. #NewcastleIAF return 9-11 November, Individual session tickets on sale NOW via the Tower Cinema website.

02.01.2022 In post WW2 Poland, Kazimierz Moczarkski is jailed with the SS officer he tried to assassinate both enemies of the new state. Watch 'Moczarkski's Case' by Tomasz Siwinski at the International 2. #NewcastleIAF return 9-11 November, Individual session tickets on sale NOW via the Tower Cinema website. Festival Passes can be purchased at the Tower Cinema Box Office only

01.01.2022 A whole new way to avoid mind theft and rectal probing. Watch 'The Nut Case Mind Shield' by Daniel Cooper at the Late Night Bizarre. #NewcastleIAF return 9-11 November, Individual session tickets on sale NOW via the Tower Cinema website. Festival Passes can be purchased at the Tower Cinema Box Office only

01.01.2022 Don't forget to pick up your family ticket for NIAF's Kids Screening on Saturday 16 November.