Mifa Animation Industry Award – Photo : ANNECY FESTIVAL/T. Jaffre
Last night, the International Animation Film Market handed out its Mifa Animation Industry Award, a prize honoring professionals whose latest achievements have had a striking impact on the industry.
This year, Mifa chose to reward professionals from seven production companies, standard-bearers for French animation at the 2026 Oscars:
Sophie Mas and Natalie Portman – MountainA
Félix de Givry and Ugo Bienvenu – Remembers
For Arco, by Ugo Bienvenu
Nidia Santiago, Edwina Liard – Ikki Films
Claire Lacombe – Puffin Pictures
Henri Magalon – Maybe Movies
For Little Amélie or the Character of Rain, by Maïlys Vallade, Liane-Cho Han
Ron Dyens – Sacrebleu Productions
Luc Camilli – Xbo films
For Butterfly, by Florence Miailhe
"Producing an animation film represents a years-long commitment. You must be brave, convinced and daring. You've got to believe in it, no matter what difficulties, disappointments and criticism may arise.
We all are infinitely proud of the grand advances and successes of these three works, a shining example of animation throughout the world." – Véronique Encrenaz, Director of Mifa
This triple Oscar selection denotes a milestone year for French animation filmmaking, showcasing the creativity, innovation and excellence of the French studios that continue to draft the history of the 7th Art.
