MAF 2025

MAF 2025 British Animated Short Films Online (15)

Expired November 30, 2025 11:59 PM
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10 films in package
Larval
A lonely girl dreams of luxury and beauty, fantasising about possessing the looks of her celebrity idol and winning the heart of her unrequited love. In a surreal turn of events, she discovers that perhaps she should've been more careful what she wished for.
Brain Space
Propelled into her own mind, Rhi explores the thoughts, fears and impulses that shape our internal world. When her inner child is threatened by the shadows of her own trauma, her fear turns to anger and she must fight back to regain control. From desperation to acceptance, she learns to choose life.
The Dog in the Long Grass
Haunted by a glimpse of Death in the form of a black dog, a man embarks on a desperate search across the Sussex landscape to ask a single, unanswered question.
Cardboard
When an overwhelmed, singledad pig moves his piglets into a rundown trailer park, he fears he’s failed his family. But soon his kids create a wildly imaginative game from a simple cardboard box, and Dad has a choice: dwell on the past, or join them on their intergalactic adventure.
Wavelength
Two people tune into each other across the noise of the world. When the signal fades, what remains?
Ovary-Acting
A harried thirty-something woman is forced to decide whether she wants to be a mother after unexpectedly giving birth to her reproductive organs at her sister’s baby shower.
Last Lines
On the edge of the galaxy two friends meet for their morning coffee. Using the last lines of Shakespeare's original 36 plays, they share musings about life, love, loneliness, and conflict.
Dreamwalker
A shaman embarks on a quest to save his village from certain extinction. Through an altered state of consciousness, he connects with the mind of a scientist from another time who is conducting research to save her civilisation.
Journey from the Forest of Eels
Deep within the enigmatic Forest of Eels, curious creatures answer a mysterious summons to join in what they believe will be a joyous celebration and sacred ritual. But as they gather beneath the towering fog of the cauldron, the atmosphere turns darker than they ever imagined.
Two Black Boys in Paradise
Edan (19) and Dula (18) go on a journey of self-acceptance. Their love for each other and their refusal to hide it lands them in a paradise free of shame and judgement.
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Join us for a journey into the heart of contemporary British animation and experience a unique cinematic showcase online from the comfort of your sofa! From charming tales to thought-provoking narratives, immerse yourself in the creativity and innovation of British animators and discover the filmmaking voices that make the UK a world power in creativity.


This screening carries the following trigger warnings for content:

Sexual Assault, Death and Dying, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Homophobia, Racism, Body Dysmorphia

Trigger warning content categories used are courtesy of the Film and TV Charity's advice: https://bit.ly/3VUsEF4

Based on the poem by Dean Atta, ‘Two Black Boys in Paradise’ is a stop-motion short narrated by Jordan Stephens. Set between a tranquil paradise and a dank, British market, the film follows Edan (19) and Dula (18); two young Black men navigating love, identity, and self-acceptance on an emotional journey about coming into oneself and out to the world. Facing intrusive thoughts and external pressures, the boys must confront fear and shame to rediscover a sense of belonging. Through lyrical storytelling and striking visuals, TBBIP is a celebration of queer love, vulnerability, and the power of embracing who you are.

  • Year
    2025
  • Runtime
    8:54
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United Kingdom
  • Premiere
    No Premiere
  • Director
    Baz Sells
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