# Event Details - **Event Name**: Maine College of Art & Design’s Third Annual Animation & Film Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Co-presented by Student Life, the Animation & Game Art Department, and Mechanics’ HallAbout this EventJoin 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 & TRANSPORTATIONThe 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.ACCESSIBILITYTo 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 programming@mainemechanics.org. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/maine-college-of-art-and-design’s-third-annual-animation-and-film-festival/100001983972085916 - **Event Categories**: festivals, art, entertainment, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 17.85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Portland - **state**: ME - **country**: United States - **location**: Mechanics' Hall - **lat**: 43.6562436 - **long**: -70.26116639999998 - **full address**: Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress Street, Portland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Maine College of Art & Design’s Third Annual Animation & Film Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/e7fe06c0ec476ec6b3c9b169ef842a78c8590f61e46dcce6b11e4448cd03e224-rimg-w1200-h600-dc490305-gmir.jpg?v=1772187972 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Maine College of Art & Design’s Third Annual Animation & Film Festival being held? - **A:** Maine College of Art & Design’s Third Annual Animation & Film Festival takes place on Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress Street, Portland, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Maine College of Art & Design’s Third Annual Animation & Film Festival? - **A:** Tickets for Maine College of Art & Design’s Third Annual Animation & Film Festival are priced at USD 18 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 18 + USD 3 feeAvailableMECA&D Student AdmissionUSD 7 + USD 2 feeAvailableDonate to support Mechanics' HallFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Maine College of Art & Design’s Third Annual Animation & Film Festival? - **A:** Maine College of Art & Design’s Third Annual Animation & Film Festival is organized by Mechanics' Hall (Maine). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Maine College of Art & Design’s Third Annual Animation & Film Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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