Maine College of Art & Design’s Third Annual Animation & Film Festival

Thu Apr 30 2026 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm UTC-04:00

Mechanics' Hall | Portland

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Maine College of Art & Design\u2019s Third Annual Animation & Film Festival
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Co-presented by Student Life, the Animation & Game Art Department, and Mechanics’ Hall
About this Event

Join us for the public Third Annual Animation & Film Festival!

Guests will watch the submissions, participate in live-voting, and applaud the award winners! Featuring original submissions from Maine College of Art & Design students from across the College and including 2D and 3D animation, experimental live-action, animatics, stop motion animation, video game playthroughs, and more!

Films will be judged by a jury of MECA&D alums in a variety of categories. Audience members will also have an opportunity to vote for their favorite film with the People’s Choice Award!


Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 7:30 PM (doors 7:00 PM, approximately 120 minutes.

Open to the Public. Tickets are $5 for students and $15 for general admission.

No one will be turned away for lack of funds at the door.


Proceeds help support field trips to high-profile professional events for Animation and Game Art students.


PARKING & TRANSPORTATION

The Greater Portland Metro’s Congress & Casco Street Stop is directly in front of our building, served by routes 1, 7, 8, and 9B.

Parking is available at the Arts District Garage, which has entrances on Casco and Brown Street, with a rate of $5 per hour. Metered street parking is available on Congress, Casco, Cumberland, Free Street, and other nearby streets. Free hourly street parking is available between Parris and Alder Street.


ACCESSIBILITY

To enter our building, patrons will need to navigate a single step or use a modular wheelchair ramp. There is a wheelchair-accessible elevator to the third-floor ballroom.

If you have a particular accessibility question or request please contact us at [email protected].


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress Street, Portland, United States

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USD 0.00 to USD 17.85

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