The animation industry converges in Annecy each June around screening windows and a parallel professional market. The festival week mixes public programming and industry formats under the festival banner and the Mifa market.
Dates and organiser
Festival International du Film D’Animation D’Annecy 2026 runs from 21 to 27 June in Annecy. The event is organised by CITIA, which also operates the Mifa market with strands such as Mifa Business and Mifa Exhibition.
What the 2026 edition offers
Official content covers feature films, short films, immersive works and special programmes. Public-facing activities include open-air screenings and curated sessions. Professional offerings highlighted on the official site include masterclasses, Work in Progress presentations and meetings aimed at project development.
The Mifa market and commercial prospecting
Mifa provides dedicated channels for buyers, producers and investors, with tracks like Mifa Invest and Mifa Cross IP. For B2B prospecting the priority is to book market sessions in advance and identify pitching windows aligned with your catalogue. The exhibition area serves as a showcase for projects and services tied to animation production and distribution.
Audience profile
The festival audience spans general public, students and industry professionals. Accreditation categories include journalists, buyers and talent programmes such as Mifa Talent, creating overlap between creative showcases and commercial exchanges.
Notable operational figure from 2026
In 2026 organisers introduced an environmental fee that raised €36,870.50 applied to accreditations. The figure appears among the operational measures documented for the 2026 edition.
Practical tips for market visits
Target specific Mifa strands from day one and prioritise meetings with commissioning editors and international buyers. Prepare compact audiovisual assets for pitching and adapt your approach to project-driven conversations about rights and co-productions. Use masterclasses to map decision-makers and Work in Progress sessions to flag upcoming titles that may fit your slate.
Final note and link
Annecy combines festival programming with a structured market that concentrates creative and commercial activity around animation. Check schedules, accreditation types and market details on the official site at http://www.annecyfestival.com/en
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