
Wellington Animation & Film Festival
19th-22nd of March 2026 at The Roxy Cinema in Miramar, Wellington
The Wellington Animation Film Festival is back for it's third edition!
Witness the breathtaking journey of four dandelion seeds propelled into the cosmos after Earth’s destruction in Dandelion’s Odyssey, a Cannes Film Festival winner that follows their epic quest to find a new home among the stars.
Dare to venture into North Korea’s frozen urban landscapes in The Square, an Annecy award-winning drama where forbidden passion melts through the ice.
Or escape into a magical world where mermaids and humans coexist in ChaO, the Annecy 2025 Jury Award winner, a charming romantic fantasy where an ordinary office worker receives an unexpected marriage proposal from a mermaid princess!
Can’t wait until Halloween for your thrills? Bring your family to meet the quirky creatures in Stitch Head, where a Mad Professor’s inventions bring humor and chills!
Follow an aspiring young astronaut and her devoted robot on a touching silent musical journey through space in Space Cadet.
Then fall in love with life’s simple pleasures in Little Amélie and the Character of Rain, a Golden Globe and Oscar-nominated gem, as she discovers the world one taste of chocolate at a time.
Embark on powerful journeys through history and myth. Experience the deeply moving tale of survival and compassion in The Most Precious of Cargoes, a Cannes Main Competition selection, set during one of humanity’s darkest hours.
From human tragedy to celestial wonder, venture to ancient China in Into the Mortal World, where divine descendants and mortal heroes unite in an adventure filled with magic and hidden truths.
Then dive into a magical prehistoric world with Mosley, the bravest of thoriphants, on his perilous quest for freedom.


And more!
Experience the Annecy Best of 2025 collections, award-winning shorts for both kids and adults that showcase the finest poetic, funny, and deeply moving animated films from around the globe. Discover emerging talent from both sides of the world with French student films presenting fresh European perspectives, while New Zealand student films compete for prestigious prizes right here at home. Celebrate women’s voices in animation with Female Landscape: Animation, a stunning collection of shorts by talented female filmmakers from around the world.
Beyond the screenings, join us for The Industry Days – featuring expert panels, industry talks, and online matchmaking opportunities connecting animation professionals globally. This festival wouldn’t be possible without our incredible local sponsors who support us in bringing these extraordinary international stories to our beloved Roxy Cinema.
WAFF 2026 celebrates animation in all its glorious diversity.
March 19-22 at Roxy Cinema. See you there!
The C.A.F.E. Team
2026 Films
Are all the movies for the family?
We have a various program showcasing movies for Kids, Families, Teens, Young Adults, and Adults, all clearly labeled on the program or the Roxy ticketing website.
Where can I buy my tickets?
You can buy your tickets online by selecting the “Get your tickets” button on the right side of the menu. Or on the programme click the “Buy ticket button”, it will take you to the Roxy Book Online website. Or anytime at the Roxy Cinema.
How much are the tickets?

Join us at the 2026 showcase event and Industry Dayz !
19-22nd of March 2026 at The Roxy Cinema in Miramar, Wellington



















