ANNECY MIFA PITCHES (International Animation Film Market)
The Annecy International Animation Film Festival, held annually in June in Annecy, France, is the world's largest and most prestigious animation event. MIFA (Marché International du Film d'Animation) is the festival's dedicated industry market, bringing together animation studios, distributors, broadcasters, and investors from around the world. MIFA Pitches allow selected projects to present to international buyers and financiers across four categories. African animation is experiencing rapid growth, with studios like Triggerfish (South Africa), Kugali (Nigeria), and others producing content for Netflix, Disney+, and other global platforms. MIFA is where the global animation industry does business.
Deadline
Annual, June. Annecy 2026 registration open. Check annecy.org for MIFA Pitch submission dates.
Cost
Accreditation fee for MIFA market access. Pitch submissions may have separate deadlines.
Format
Animation only — feature films, TV series, short films, transmedia, and immersive/VR projects. Four pitch categories at MIFA.
Eligibility
Animation studios, producers, and creators globally. Projects must be animation (any format).
What You Get
Live pitch to international animation buyers, broadcasters, distributors, and investors. Access to the full MIFA market floor and networking events. Visibility in the world's largest animation industry gathering.
What to Submit
Project pitch package as specified per MIFA Pitch category. Details on the Annecy Festival website.
Insider Tips
African animation is one of the fastest-growing segments of the continent's creative industries. If you are an African animation studio or creator, MIFA is the single most important market to attend. Triggerfish (Kizazi Moto, Mama K's Team 4) and Kugali (Iwaju with Disney) have demonstrated that African animation can reach global audiences. Use MIFA to connect with international co-producers and distributors. Pair with the ACP-EU Culture Programme (in this guide) for co-production financing.
Annecy 2026: June, Annecy, France. Register early for MIFA Pitches.
Verify dates and eligibility on the official website before applying.
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