Pitching

Catch Up with CEE Animation at MIFA Annecy 2026

Rosie and Sapphire CEE Animation project at Annecy 2026
Rosie and Sapphire (c) CUB Animation, one of the 8 pitching projects at MIFA Annecy 2026

CEE Animation returns to MIFA Annecy 2026 with a a delegation of almost 60 film professionals, hosted at the Creative Europe MEDIA stand. A number of events are planned during the industry days; the team includes 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.

The full list of CEE Animation at MIFA Annecy 2026

 

  • International Co-Production Breakfasts 
    Wed & Thu, June 24-25, 9:30–10:30, Creative Europe MEDIA Stand (F.03)
    Looking for a co-producer for your animated project or eager to collaborate with talented filmmakers on promising ventures? Register here to join this speed dating event and network with top CEE and European producers! Discover projects looking for partners, or browse the co-acquisition catalog.

  • CEE Animation Pitches
    Wed, June 24, 13:15–14:30, Impérial Palace – Floor 1 – Verdi Room
    An exclusive look at 8 standout animation projects from Central & Eastern Europe – shorts, series and features seeking co-producers, broadcasters, distributors and sales partners.

  • Panel: European Way of Sustainability for the Animation Industry
    Thu, June 25, 9:30–10:30, Rotonde de l’Europe
    CEE Animation’s Sustainability Manager Valentína Hučková will discuss ANiMPACT sustainability standards and Carbulator.

  • Animation Garden Party
    Wed, June 24, 17:00, Impérial Palace Garden
    Together with Polish Animation, Animation Festival Network, and Animated Baltics, CEE Animation.

 

The Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2026  features a strong presence of Central and Eastern European titles in its Official Selection, including the film 'Cosmonauts', developed within CEE Animation’s Rise & Shine programme and presented at the CEE Animation Forum 2024.

Read our interview with the Cosmonauts author

The selection also includes 'Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe!', a project developed through the CEE Animation Workshop. Both short films premiered at the Berlinale 2026.

 The list of all CEE titles in this year’s programme.

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