It is a case of ”first Wagga Wagga, then the world” as the fourth annual Australian International Animation Festival (AIAF) comes to inland Australia. This year’s three-day festival, starting on Friday 18 May, has gathered the largest and most impressive collection of animated films to be seen in Australia. AIAF’s Malcolm Turner says, “It is the first time that the festival will open in Wagga Wagga.” He adds, “The NSW inland city is now placed firmly on the world map”. Charles Sturt University (CSU) lecturer Andrew Hagan said the festival, to be held at the Forum 6 Cinema, “Will be jam-packed with 100 spectacular animated films from 30 countries, intertwined with informative workshops, plus a few surprise screenings”. One of this year’s highlights will be CSU’s Damian Candusso discussing his role in the Oscar Award-winning film Happy Feet. The catalogue of animated films will then screen at festivals around the world including Hungary and embark on an extensive tour of regional towns across Australia.