Genre-Bending Stories, Trailblazing Co-Productions Head Annecy’s MIFA Feature Pitches

Jun 25, 2026 2:01am PT Genre-Bending Stories, Trailblazing Co-Productions Head Annecy’s MIFA Feature Pitches

From Chinese-French coming-of-age stories to Indian reflexions on life, artists continues to explore the medium. Below, five projects which stood out at this year's selection

By Kevin Giraud

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'Uncle Jo's Cabin,' 'Wanderers of Time,' Rise of Ying Ge,' 'And on That Day,' 'Factory Beyond the Hill' Courtesy of MIFA/Annecy Animation Film Festival

The Annecy Animation Festival, now in full swing, offers a vibrant mix of world premieres and unique screenings aimed at animation fans and industry execs alike. For the latter, the MIFA Feature Pitches are undoubtedly a festival centerpiece.

Showcasing projects of independent filmmakers across the globe, these highly anticipated pitch sessions consistently serve as the launching pad, from Academy Award winner “Flow” to Michel Ocelot’s “Kirikou” and César Award winner “Chicken for Linda!”

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