International Competition Program 5 Repeat

The International Competition Program #5 Repeat at MIAF 2026 showcases a diverse selection of the world's best animation shorts, drawn from over 2,450 submissions. Highlights include films from the National Film Board of Canada, such as Alex Boya's whacky BREAD WILL WALK, Cordell Barker's GOOD LUCK TO YOU, Martine Frossard's HYPERSENSITIVE, and the acclaimed THE GIRL WHO CRIED PEARLS by Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski. This single-day screening takes place on 24 May 2026 from 4:00 PM to 5:10 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 auteur animation festival, the program emphasizes imaginative and experimental animated art.