Every year, Annecy inspires and rocks the world to the rhythm of animation by highlighting the creative dynamism and richness this sector represents. From exclusive presentations of the latest animated works to demonstrations of the latest and future trends, via meetings with seasoned directors and emerging talents, the Annecy International Animation Festival is an exciting celebration in an exceptional setting.

For all professionals and teachers in the animation industry, this is the foremost event in terms of co-production, purchasing, selling, financing and distributing content for all broadcasting platforms.  

35 years after its creation, the Mifa now welcomes more than 800 international exhibiting companies covering a surface area of more than 7,000m². Located at the Impérial Palace, it also benefits from an online presence since 2020 to encourage even more discussions between participants.

The Mifa is also THE meeting place to discover new talents in animation and discuss about their inspirations and aspirations with them. The Mifa Pitches and Recruitment Sessions enable young creators to have a unique stage to connect with professionals and to cement their projects. Online formats are also proposed so that distance does not prevent new opportunities!

With the development of a complete transversal program dedicated to XR since 2019, Annecy has been supporting the sector by providing the tools and the platform to achieve their objectives, from creation to broadcasting: VR competition, digital experience pitches, conferences, work in progress, demo sessions...