Programme Schedule

Animation Nation 2024 Programme from 21 Oct to 3 Nov

International Student Film Screenings

Discover the future of animation through the eyes of talented students from around the world, as they bring their unique stories and styles to the screen.


Featuring a collection of student short films from internationally renowned animation schools Aardman Academy (rating PG), Savannah College of Art and Design (rating R21: Consumer advisory: Some Homosexual Content) and Gobelins Paris (rating: NC16: Consumer advisory: Some Nudity).


*Free admission

Monday-Sunday from 11:00am- 12:00pm / 1:00pm-2:00pm [Please note there is a one hour intermission between screenings]

Venue: ArtScience Cinema

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International Short Film Screening

A curated selection of cutting-edge short films showcasing diverse voices, techniques, and perspectives in animation from across the globe.


Featuring three international short films, 2024 Oscar® nominated "Letter to a Pig" (rating: PG, Consumer Advisory: Some Disturbing Scenes), "In Quanto a Noi" (As For Us) (rating PG) and "Meatseller" (rating PG13, Consumer Advisory: Some Nudity).


Featuring an exclusive recorded 20 min discussion with "Letter to a Pig" director, Tal Kantor and Festival Director, Michael Lim.


*Free admission.

October 27th from 4:00pm ~ 5:00pm

October 26th, November 1st, November 2nd from 7:00pm ~ 8:00pm

Venue: ArtScience Cinema

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VFX Mojo Masterclass: Machine Learning and AI for Animation and Digital Creators

[Due to unforseen circumstances this event has been cancelled]


International VFX supervisors of VFX Mojo, Karim and Maria Sahai, give an overview and insight of what machine learning and AI for animation is all about.

This will include an overview of cloud based workflows, machine learning and AI in animation with case studies and best practices.


*Free admission with Peatix registration

October 26th from 3:00pm ~ 4:00pm [Cancelled, updated 22 Oct]

Venue: ArtScience Cinema

IAC Short Films Presentation by Nanyang Polytechnic

The International Animation Challenge (IAC) 2024 brought together talented students and professionals from renowned institutions worldwide to celebrate creativity and innovation in animation.


Featuring student made films from 48 students from 8 different universities across Asia and Europe, created in less than two weeks for the International Animation Challenge 2024


*Free admission

November 2nd from 2:30pm ~ 3:10pm

Venue: ArtScience Cinema

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Lightbox SEA Animation Awards

Join us as we shine a spotlight on ASEAN’s brightest animation talent honouring creativity and innovation. Featuring animated student and professional films from all across Southeast Asia.


*Free admission

Rating: PG 13 (Consumer advisory: Some Disturbing Scenes)

Regular Screenings

October 27th from 2:15pm to 3.35pm

November 2nd 4.00pm to 5.20pm

November 3rd from 2.15pm to 3.35pm

Additional timings to replace VFX Mojo Masterclass : [October 26th from 2.15pm to 3.35pm, 4.00pm to 5.20pm]

Venue: ArtScience Cinema


Final Screening and Award Announcement

November 3rd from 4:00pm ~ 6:00pm

Venue: ArtScience Cinema


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Meet the Animation Nation 2024 Festival Team

Michael Lim

Festival Director

Anna Yeow

Festival Coordinator Intern

ArtScience Cinema, Level 4

6 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018974

Last Updated: October 15 11:40am

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