Australian International Animation Festival

The Australian International Animation Festival lights up the State Library of Queensland with 3 days of film, crazy animation and kids activities.

Fans of animation and festival goers can participate in a rich and creative program that has something for everyone:

AIAF Program 1

Get immersed in this showcase of the best avant garde, creative and indie animated short films, with the option of attending single sessions or the full program for $40. Suited ages 15+ .
Aug 1 6.30-8.30 Tkts $8 Conc $6

AIAF Australian Showcase

This special showcase of Australian films provides a comprehensive snapshot of a year in Australian animation. Aug 2 4-5.30 Tkts $8 Conc $6

AIAF: Persistence of Vision

This film is the untold story of the greatest animation film never made by Richard Williams. Join director Kevin Schreck for a Q&A after the screening. Suited ages 18+ Aug 2 6.30-8.30 Tkts $8 Conc $6

AIAF late Night Bizarre

Buckle up for this late night adults only special, with a selection of puzzling, scary and confounding animation. Aged 18+. Aug 2 9.30-11 Tkts $8 Conc $6

Grendel, Grendel, Grendel

Pioneer animator Alex Stitt created this iconic Animated Australian feature for enjoyment by all ages. Aug 3 1.30-3.30 All ages. Free

AIAF: International Program 2

Part 2 of the AIAF sees the final showing of the top auteur, creative international animated short films. Suited ages 15+ Aug 3 4-5.30 Tkts $8 Conc $6

AIAF Kids Program

For 2 sessions over 2 days children can get enthralled and be inspired by a special range of animation films in this kids program part 1 & 2. Aug 2 2-3.35. Aug 3 12-1.14 Tkts $5

Buy tickets here

Need to know: Buy tickets for individual sessions or an entire festival pass for $40.