There are 48 shortlisted Mifa Pitches and nearly 130 projects presented at the Partners Pitches to enjoy a round-the-world trip through the world of animation!
Mifa Pitches
Just as the Cité internationale du cinéma d'animation is set to open its doors, creating a unique showcase for this inspiring art form, the Mifa Pitches are more than ever a crucial launch pad for works that we feel passionate about supporting and nurturing right through to their audience release.
As we can see, the importance of this event is undeniable with 882 submissions received and 95 nationalities represented, as well as numerous projects from previous Mifa Pitches that have regularly won awards and received acclaimed from industry professionals. This year's 48 shortlisted projects offer a truly vibrant and emotionally resonant range of styles and aesthetics, reflecting the incredible diversity of talent, perspectives and storylines that define our industry.
Mifa Pitches: 7 must-attend sessions (by reservation only), including the now esteemed session dedicated to documentaries, followed by an awards ceremony accessible to all professional attendees!
Partners pitches
The Partners Pitches complete this world tour through its 26 sessions and nearly 130 projects that will be presented this year by showcasing talents from the same territory which are supported by delegations, institutions or associations working to promote independent animation.
Come and discover the projects from emerging talent from São Paulo, the Mediterranean countries (Albania, Croatia, Greece, Lebanon, and Tunisia), India and Portugal who took part in the 2025-2026 International Mifa Campus workshops, there will be those led by delegations from around the world including Black Sea countries (Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Türkiye, Ukraine), Central and Eastern Europe, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg, Spain, Latin America, East Africa, Morocco, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei and, for the first time, Palestine.
Find out more about the feature films the Annecy Festival Residency has supported in recent years and their significant progress, along with exclusive footage from the projects Heirloom, Hanta, The Bird Kingdom and Insectario. Don't miss this Partners Pitch session, Tuesday 23rd June at 3:15 pm.
