– The organisation comes to the French festival with a rich programme designed to showcase the talent and creativity of Central and Eastern European animation
CEE Animation returns to MIFA, the world’s biggest animation market, taking place from 23-26 June as part of the Annecy International Film Festival, with a rich and diverse programme designed to showcase the talent and creativity of Central and Eastern European animation and foster cross-border collaboration. As in previous years, CEE Animation will lead a delegation of almost 60 film professionals, hosted at the Creative Europe MEDIA stand.
The delegation includes a dynamic group of producers actively seeking co-production opportunities and offering a wide range of professional services, supported by a diverse pool of regional talent. Representatives of national film funds and industry associations will also be present, ready to engage with international partners. Find out the members here.
The CEE Animation activities include the International Co-Production Breakfasts (24-25 June, 9:30–10:30, Creative Europe MEDIA Stand). You can register here to join this exclusive speed dating event and network with top CEE and European producers! Discover projects looking for partners here, or browse the co-acquisition catalogue here.
The CEE Animation Pitches will take place on 24 June (13:15–14:30, Impérial Palace – Floor 1 – Verdi Room). You can get an exclusive look at 8 standout animation projects from Central and Eastern Europe (see here): shorts, series and features seeking co-producers, broadcasters, distributors and sales partners. The event offers the chance to discover fresh talent and build new collaborations in one of the most exciting regions in animation today.
The “European Way of Sustainability for Animation Industry” panel will take place on 25 June (9:30–10:30, Rotonde de l’Europe), with participation from CEE Animation’s Sustainability Manager Valentína Hučková to discuss ANiMPACT sustainability standards and Carbulator.
Lastly, the Animation Garden Party will take place on 24 June (17:00, Impérial Palace Garden), together with partners from Polish Animation, Animation Festival Network and Animated Baltics.
The Annecy International Animation Film Festival once again features a strong presence of Central and Eastern European titles in its Official Selection. Among this year’s highlights are Leo Černic‘s short film Cosmonauts, developed within CEE Animation’s Rise & Shine programme and presented at the CEE Animation Forum 2024, and Andrea Szelesová‘s Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe!, a project developed through the CEE Animation Workshop. Both short films premiered at the Berlinale 2026.
