Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2023
30 September 2022
Every year, Annecy takes on the colors of animated cinema for a week in June. This year, the Festival International du Film d’Animation (FIFA) takes place from Sunday 11th to Saturday 17th. Mexico will be in the spotlight.
Mexico in the spotlight at FIFA 2023
After Switzerland in 2022, it’s Mexico’s turn to be honored during the Festival International d’Animation.
The festival is essentially made up of screenings related to the featured country, with historical overviews of the country’s animated production and its animation techniques, retrospective sessions and tributes to great directors. Special programs will allow you to appreciate the effervescence and diversity of Mexican animation.
To mark the occasion, director and animator Jorge R. Gutierrez was asked to design the official event poster.
The 2023 poster
The poster for the 2023 edition of the Festival International du Film d’Animation was created by Jorge R. Gutierrez, who drew his inspiration from the nocturnal parties that take place in Mexico. The poster features a trajinera, a Mexican boat from Xochimilco, arriving in Annecy via the lake.
The Mexican director has won Emmy and Annie Awards. He is the creator of La Légende de Manolo and Maya, la Princesse Guerrière. The FIFA 2023 jury member is currently working on an animated feature for Netflix, I, Chihuahua.
Practical information on FIFA 2023
This year, for the first time, the Annecy International Animation Film Festival will be held over 7 days. It begins on Sunday evening with the traditional opening ceremony and ends on Saturday evening.
The growing success of FIFA has prompted the organizers to extend the event by one day. Every year, the number of festival-goers continues to grow. In 2023, they numbered over 6,000, from France and all over Europe.
MIFA 2023
The MIFA, Marché International du Film d’Animation, takes place from June 13 to 16. This not-to-be-missed event is a unique opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with industry players. The MIFA is particularly popular with students, who take advantage of the opportunity to expand their network.
In a few figures, the MIFA is more than :
6,000 M² OF STAND SPACE
800 EXHIBITORS
13,000 ACCREDITED VISITORS
Awards at the International Animation Film Festival
Like the Cannes Film Festival, the best films are awarded prizes in various categories:
OFFICIAL SHORT FILMS
OFF-LIMITS SHORTS
PERSPECTIVE SHORTS
SHORT FILMS FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES
GRADUATION FILMS
TV FILMS
COMMISSIONED FILMS
Visit the official festival website for the full list of works in competition.
Access to screenings
To make sure you don’t miss a thing at the 2023 festival, you’ll need an accreditation. From the inveterate cinephile to the curious spectator, there are several options to suit all tastes:
THE “GENERAL PUBLIC” PASS: AVAILABLE TO ALL CINEPHILES AND AMATEURS WISHING TO LEARN ABOUT ANIMATION – €30
THE “STUDENT” PASS: RESERVED FOR STUDENTS IN THE SECTOR – €80
THE “PROFESSIONALS” PASS: RESERVED FOR INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS AND TEACHERS – €80
FESTIVAL +” PASS: RESERVED FOR INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS AND TEACHERS, GIVING ACCESS TO MORE AREAS THAN THE “FESTIVAL PASS” (SEE WEBSITE) – 330€.
THE “MIFA” PASS: FOR PROFESSIONALS OR TEACHERS WORKING IN THE ANIMATION FIELD WHO WISH TO EXCHANGE IDEAS WITH THE ECOSYSTEM – 540€.
Find all the information on the program and access to FIFA 2023 on the official event website.
Accommodation in Annecy for FIFA 2023
If you’re planning to stay in Annecy during the International Animation Film Festival, we recommend that you start looking for a rental now to make the most of this colorful week.
