Manipulate Festival
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Manipulate Festival UK 2026
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Manipulate Festival 2026
Dive into the bold, imaginative world of animated storytelling at this year’s Manipulate Festival, where boundary-pushing films reveal the extraordinary power of animation to entertain, challenge and inspire. From haunting visions of the subconscious to vibrant tales of political and personal identity, the programme spans horror, documentary, and fantastical worlds, spotlighting voices from Scotland and across the globe. Whether you’re exploring the dark recesses of human imagination, discovering innovative African creators, or revisiting acclaimed masterpieces, these screenings invite you to experience animation as a medium of limitless creativity and emotional depth.
Manipulate Festival is an annual international celebration of excellence in animated film, puppetry and visual theatre, bringing the very best of international and Scottish work to audiences across Edinburgh and beyond. The Festival has gained recognition nationally and internationally for its innovative curation and unique blend of artforms. For our 2026 edition we are excited to present an expanded animated film programme, showing for the first time at Edinburgh’s Filmhouse.
One Bum Cinema Club
Step inside the world’s smallest cinema and experience the magic of animation like never before! Returning to Manipulate Festival for the third year running, One Bum Cinema Club invites you to enjoy a brand new selection of short, family-friendly animated films, all from the comfort of your own personal cinema seat.
Curated as part of Manipulate Festival, this playful installation showcases a diverse programme of Scottish and international shorts. From heartwarming tales to imaginative adventures, each film offers a window into the creativity and craft of leading artists from Scotland and around the world.
Perfect for audiences of all ages, One Bum Cinema Club is a joyful, intimate experience that celebrates the wonder of animation, one viewer, one seat, and one unforgettable moment at a time.
No booking required, Filmhouse, 4 – 10 February.
Visiting libraries across Edinburgh, January - March
All copy provided by Manipulate Festival team.
Showtimes
Showtimes Nuremberg | 12:15PM, 5:45PM The Choral | 12:30PM, 8:45PM Palestine 36 | 12:45PM One Battle After Another (70mm) | 1:00PM, 4:30PM, 7:50PM Die My Love | 3:10PM, 8:40PM The Mastermind | 3:20PM, 6:00PM Left-Handed Girl | 3:30PM Floating Clouds | 5:50PM I, The Worst Of All (Yo, la peor de todas) | 8:30PM
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We open 30 minutes before the first showtime of the day.
We open 30 minutes before the first showtime of the day.
accessible
All theaters are ADA accessible with wheelchair seating.
All theaters are ADA accessible with wheelchair seating.
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Closed captioning and assistive listening devices are available at the box office.
Closed captioning and assistive listening devices are available at the box office.
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