- Schedule: From 16 to 19 December
- Venue: The Yard at Al Serkal, Al Quoz Dubai
- Open to public. Book your free seat here: https://maff.moscow/
Dubai, UAE: The first edition of Moscow Animation Film Festival (MAFF) is set to take place from 16 to 19 December in the Yard of Al Serkal in Dubai. The festival is an extravaganza of Moscow art and culture, cuisine and master classes with daily screenings of animation movies selected to entertain the children and families in the UAE.
The Moscow Animated Film Festival is produced by the Creative Industries Agency, the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development of the city of Moscow, Roskino and the Russian Animated Film Association.
This unique event is created under the large-scale cultural program by the Moscow Government as part of the promotion of the city bid to host the World Expo in 2030. The animation film festival is a part of Russia capital special program at Expo 2020 Dubai. Moscow animation projects have already established themselves abroad. They are well distributed in Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
Moscow Animation Film Festival in Dubai 2021: Program Highlights
The festival is organized at the premier art venue of Dubai, The Yard at Al Serkal. The Yard will be decorated with the works of the famous Moscow artist Zakhar Evseev (aka ZAK MINI MONSTER). He developed an exclusive visual design concept for the festival using the motives of the Russian winter, New Year, and recognizable Moscow pieces of architecture. The artist will do a special presentation of his work at the opening of the festival on December 16, and will also organize special visual workshops for children.
All screenings and master classes are free to attend but registration is mandatory for all. Find all the details on the event website: https://maff.moscow/
The festival kicks off with a VIP opening Ceremony on Thursday 16 December. The festival opening ceremony is an invite only evening filled with special experiences.
- The invited gathering will get a chance to meet the creative minds of Moscow animation industry, program director and film directors.
- The visitors will enjoy a special festive menu prepared for this occasion by chefs Alexander Zherebtsov winner of All-Russian Open Culinary Championship Chef a la Russe 2019
- Screening of The Snow Queen: Mirrorlands.
Festival Movies
The Snow Queen: Mirrorlands (2019) and Sheep and Wolves (2019) from the animation studio Wizart, and The Fixies vs Crabots (2019) from the Riki group,
Barboskins (The Barkers) (2020) by STB film company, Space dogs. Tropical Adventure (2020) from KinoAtis studio, as well as collections of short cartoons from studios Shar, Pchela and Soyuzmultfilm.
Master Classes for children and young visitors
A series of creative master classes offered to children during the festival. The master classes will be held by experts from one of the oldest Russian animation studio Soyuzmultfilm.
Book your free seat at screening and classes here
Event website: https://maff.moscow/
Registration for all screenings and activities is free and the guests must pre-register on the official website to book a slot. All bookings are done in strict adherence to social distancing and safety protocols.
In addition to promoting the Russian bid for the right to host Expo 2030, Moscow Animation Film Festival is focused on promoting the Russian capital among tourists from the Gulf region. The event should help to expand the business and cultural presence of companies from the creative sector of Moscow in the UAE and showcase the creative capabilities of Moscow animation studios.