From June 13 to June 18, the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, the world event dedicated to animation is back! For a week, the event brings together the biggest names in the field and celebrates creativity and the diversity of animation styles and techniques.

The Annecy Festival is a world reference for animated cinema with the Mifa. This professional meeting of the animation industries, and its Festival+ offer will satisfy any type of public.

Each year, Annecy inspires and thrills the whole world to the rhythm of animation by highlighting the dynamism and creative richness of this sector. From the exclusive presentation of the latest animated masterpieces to the demonstration of current and future trends, through meetings with experienced directors and emerging talents, the Annecy International Animation Film Festival is a moment of celebration and effervescence on the outskirts of an exceptional natural setting.

For all professionals and teachers in the animation film industry, this is the unmissable event in terms of co-production, purchase, sale, financing and distribution of content on all broadcast media.
35 years after its creation, the Mifa now welcomes more than 800 international exhibiting companies on an area of ​​more than 7,000 m². Located at the Imperial Palace, it has also had an online presence since 2020 to further facilitate exchanges between participants.

The Mifa is also THE meeting place to discover new animation talents and talk with them about their inspirations and aspirations. With Mifa Pitches and Mifa Recruitment Sessions, young creators have unique visibility to connect with professionals and realize their projects. Online formats are also available here so that distance is no longer an obstacle to new opportunities!

Annecy festival: the world reference for animated cinema
Each year, Annecy inspires and thrills the whole world to the rhythm of animation by highlighting the dynamism and creative richness of this sector. From the exclusive presentation of the latest animated masterpieces to the demonstration of current and future trends, through meetings with experienced directors and emerging talents, the Annecy International Animation Film Festival is a moment of celebration and effervescence on the outskirts of an exceptional natural setting.

The international animated film market (Mifa)
For all professionals and teachers in the animation film industry, this is the unmissable event in terms of co-production, purchase, sale, financing and distribution of content on all broadcast media.
35 years after its creation, the Mifa now welcomes more than 800 international exhibiting companies on an area of ​​more than 7,000 m². Located at the Imperial Palace, it has also had an online presence since 2020 to further facilitate exchanges between participants.

With the redesigned and enriched Festival+ formula, you can now enjoy a wide choice of content divided into 3 areas:

Production :
Previews, special programs, discovery of the official selection, etc. With Festival+, access a wide range of works offering a new perspective on the world.

Inspiration :
Go behind the scenes of animation with Making of, Keynotes, Work in Progress and Studio Focus. Discuss the creative, technical and business aspects of animation during dedicated conferences and discover how the teams cultivate their inventiveness in their art.

Explore:
To continue your lively journey, wander the aisles of our ephemeral exhibitions and leave with the dedications of your favorite artists. Once night falls, the Festival continues with a bang with our open-air screenings organized all over the city.