International Competition Program 4 Repeat by The Sherwood Macarthur

The International Competition Program #4 Repeat at the Melbourne International Animation Festival showcases a curated selection of diverse puppet and stop-motion animation shorts drawn from over 2,450 global submissions. Highlights include Two Black Boys by UK animator Baz Sells, Prey by Pax Nelson from the Aardman academy, Winter in March by Natalia Mirzoyan, Eating Time by Mari Kivi, and Silent Cinema by Krste Gospodinovski, focusing on affecting storytelling and innovative techniques. This single-day screening takes place on 24 May 2026 from 2:30 PM to 3:40 PM at Treasury Theatre in East Melbourne. Classified as Unclassified (M) Mature, it is not recommended for viewers under 15 years. As part of Australia's premier animation festival, it celebrates auteur animation from award winners, veterans, independents, and newcomers.