MIFA Pitches

Innovations in Ibero-American Animation Headline News

Ibermedia Programme’s Next Lab Generation Reveals Projects Awarded at Annecy 2023

The workshop, dedicated to boosting innovation in the Ibero-American animation sector, announces winners of its third edition - ‘Caregivers,’ ‘Lumen’ and ‘LIMBO;’ selected projects get 8,000€ in development aid, 3 months of mentoring and a travel grant and accreditation for next year’s festival.

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Heading to Annecy This June Headline News

2023 ‘Mifa Pitches’ Selections Revealed

The market's annual event showcases the best animated film projects, both new and in development; this year, out of 651 submissions, 32 projects have been chosen and will be presented June 13-15 during the Annecy Festival.

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Annecy Issues Last Call for Films and Projects

Get your work entered without delay; the film submissions deadline is February 15, with project submissions due by February 7.

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Call for Entries: Annecy 2021 is Now Accepting Submissions

Festival plans celebration of animation both virtually and in Annecy June 14-19, 2021; films and animation projects are now being accepting.

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Masaaki Yuasa’s ‘INU-OH’ Just Added to Annecy 2020 Work in Progress Presentations

Award-winning director discusses his latest film, an animated musical about a 14 century Japanese Sarugaku Noh performer, set for a 2021 release.

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Jennifer Lee, Henry Selick and Dean DeBlois Headline Annecy 2020 Masterclass Program

Bruno Coulais, Chris Buck, Ron Clements, John Musker, Nick Park and Eric Darnell join a host of industry leaders headlining online festival’s selection of WIP, PREVIEW and Making Of presentations, running June 15-30.

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Annecy 2020 Reveals Work in Progress, Preview and Making Of Session Lineups

Running June 15-30, the online festival, digital market and business conference has released its list of WIP and ongoing review sessions for feature films, TV series, specials, and XR projects.

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Annecy 2020 Announces Online Mifa Program

Running June 15-30, the digital market and business conference will feature an extensive mix of pitch sessions, meetings, press conferences, and access to the latest animated projects.

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Annecy Plans New Venues and 26% Seat Increase for 2020 Festival

In response to 2019’s capacity and ticketing problems, the festival is making needed changes to accommodate screening capacity for the record numbers of attendees expected this summer.