Special Screening

MinnAnimate is an artist-led festival celebrating animation in Minnesota. Join us on September 19th, 2024, at The Main Cinema to honor the incredible depth and breadth of independent animation that Minnesota has to offer.

This festival features the work of 19 local animators with a runtime of 76 minutes. Following the screening, featured artists will be present to participate in a Q&A, giving our audience a peek into their artistic process. Bring a mask, a friend, and a sense of curiosity and celebration!

For more information, find us at minnanimate.com, or see our instagram @MinnAnimate.

Featured artists include: Molly Wright, Heck Studio, Moqui Joy, Yoyo Scheel and Andy Carey, Sishir Bommakanti, MAKE & Demente, Tom Schroeder, Brian Barber, Jack Davis, Mahalia Shelangoski, Tristan Crawford, Tenaya Coles, Lily Berg, Michael Arachikavitz, Adam Loomis, Mary Eisenbrenner, Joella Goyette and Alison Haun, Grey Anderson, and Ellie Copeland.

The 2024 MinnAnimate festival is sponsored by Chase Bliss. Chase Bliss builds deep & playful effects for musicians, and is based right here in Minneapolis. chasebliss.com

The 2024 MinnAnimate festival is sponsored by the Don Bajus MCAD Animation Innovations Fund. donbajus.com

The 2024 MinnAnimate festival is sponsored by MCAD. Offering a transformative education open to all backgrounds, MCAD gets you ready to confidently lead and practice in an ever-evolving world. It’s where students find their personal and professional purpose as creative leaders. mcad.edu