Over 120 animated films, selected from 2 000 world-wide, will screen in Wagga Wagga when the Australian International Animation Festival returns in May for its sixth year. Festival organiser and Charles Sturt University (CSU) lecturer Mr Andrew Hagan said all films were selected by experts, with many having won international awards and a few making their premiere screening. “The range of styles, genres and techniques is testament to the vibrancy and relevance of creative animation. We’ve worked hard to reflect that incredible diversity to capture a true snapshot of the inspiring international animation scene,” Mr Hagan said. “A lead animator on the hit movie Mary & Max, Mr John Lewis, has created an exclusive trailer from sand-animation which will play in the cinema in the lead up to the festival.” Children can also view a carefully selected program for young children and, for the first time, the Festival’s International Program is open to all, including high school students.