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Press Release | 05 June

They Trusted Us and Are Ready to Meet You at the Mifa’s Online Version

All the news from the major channels, platforms and professional organisations will be revealed during the Mifa Press Conferences.

The Mifa Special Events will propose debating on the post-coronavirus era and the cooperation between the world and China.

Events will be held in parallel with the Market, such as meetings and panel discussions organised by Unifrance.

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Press Conferences

Wednesday 17th June – 3:00-4:30 pm - France Télévisions: A Presentation of their Animation 2020 Line-up
As the leading European animation partner and key player in this genre, France Télévisions invites you to join them at the Mifa Online to discover their new Animation 2020 line-up. They will present the evolution of their editorial policy and creative exposure inside France Télévisions media.
In the presence of Delphine ERNOTTE-CUNCI, CEO – Tiphaine DE RAGUENEL, Head of Youth Audiences and Animation – Pierre SIRACUSA, Managing Director of Animation – Cécile NEGRIER, Head of France 3 Cinéma
Q&A session afterwards

Thursday 18th June – 10:00-11:00 am – The M6 Group's Animation Projects
Presenting the M6 Group’s children’s universe and their new French animation projects co-funded by M6, Gulli, Canal J and TiJi.
Humour, action, adventure and education: discover the richness and diversity of the M6 Group’s children’s universe. We will also present all the French animation series currently in production, or soon to be broadcasted, on M6 KID, Gulli – France’s leading children’s channel –, Canal J or TiJi.
In the presence of Philippe BONY, Managing Director of M6 Group’s Themed Channels, Chairman Gulli – M6 GROUP, Julien FIGUE, Deputy Managing Director – Youth Themes – M6 GROUP, Lila HANNOU, M6 Group Director of Animation Pre-purchases and Co-productions.
Q&A session afterwards

Friday 19th June – 12:00-1:00 pm – Press Conference: The First Platform Dedicated to Creative Content in Africa
The Digital Lab Africa #4 winners' announcement.
After receiving more than 500 applications in 2020 for its 4th edition, Digital Lab Africa is finally announcing the 9 winning projects in 5 categories: animation, immersive realities, video games, digital art and music. Join us to discover who the lucky ones are to be granted the DLA Incubation Pass to fast-track their project’s development!
In the presence of Lesley Donna WILLIAMS, CEO – TSHIMOLOGONG DIGITAL INNOVATION PRECINCT, Mounia ARAM, Digital Lab Africa Expert/Jury Member – MOUNIA ARAM COMPANY, Lesego VORSTER, Art Director – TSHIMOLOGONG PRECINCT, Éric RÉGINAUD, Digital Lab Africa Expert/Jury Member – CICLIC, Stuart FORREST, Digital Lab Africa Expert/Mentor – TRIGGERFISH ANIMATION STUDIOS (PTY) LTD.
Q&A session afterwards

We will also have the SPFA (Animation Film Producers Syndicate) joining us on Thursday 18th June at 11:30 am.

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Mifa Special Events

Follow the institutional speeches:

Thursday 18th June at 3:00-4:30 pm:
European Film Forum organised by Creative Europe Media

The European Film Forum is a platform for structured dialogue between Creative Europe MEDIA and the audiovisual industry. The audiovisual sector in the post-pandemic world: focus on animation.
In the presence of Lucia RECALDE, Head of the Media Unit – EUROPEAN COMMISSION, Charlotte DE LA GOURNERIE, Executive Producer & Co-fonder – SUN CREATURE, Jose Luis FARAIS, Director – WEIRD MARKET/QUIRINO AWARDS, Martin VANDAS, Producer – MAUR FILM, and Emely CHRISTIANS, CEO and Producer – ULYSSES FILMS. Moderator, Eleanor COLEMAN, Acquisitions & Business Development at Blue Spirit & Indie Sales.

Friday 19th June at 9:30-11:00 am:
International Forum of the Cooperation Between Creatives from the Animation Sector: The World and China

A creative brainstorming of international and Chinese cartoon & animation senior staff. The invited guests will discuss three topics: animation script and artistic creativity, post-production technology and its application in animation, and the VR industry in animation. Welcome, and we hope their ideas inspire! Session in English.
In the presence of Chloé Rui GUO, Chairwoman – CHLOÉ G. CULTURE

Also discover events related to the Market

UniFrance
In addition to being an important promotional device for French films in the selection (trailers, interviews, social networks, etc.), on Tuesday 16th June UniFrance is organising a full-day dedicated to French animation film especially for foreign professionals, and will animate its virtual stand on the Annecy Network.

10:00 am-12:00 midday – Meet French Short Film Distributors
Several companies subscribed to UniFrance will present their line-up and their short films’ international distribution strategy.
Online event, in English, registration required

12:00 midday – Export Award Annoncement
UniFrance will announce the winning company of the 6th annual Export Award, which recognises the promotional work carried out internationally by an animation short films’ production company.
Press release online

2:30-3:45 pm – Meet French VR: International Q&A with the Creative Team Behind The Hangman at Home (WIP)
UniFrance invites foreign professionals to meet the creative team from Floréal Films, who are presenting the Work in progress of The Hangman at Home this year.
Online event, in English, registration required

4:30-6:00 pm – UniFrance Discussion Series – From the "French touch" to "French voices": Success Strategies in Promoting French Animation Films Abroad
Online event, in English, registration required

More information at UniFrance.org

Journalists, remember to get your accreditations!
> Press Accreditation

See you from 15th to 30th June!

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Contact
Laurence Ythier
Head of Media Relations

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