Ukrainian Animation will be participating in the Annecy International Animated Film Festival and Market (MIFA) in France for the seventh consecutive year. The festival, which annually attracts thousands of industry professionals from around the world, is scheduled from June 11-17 and will feature a variety of activities dedicated to Ukraine's animation industry.
As a part of this event, a Ukrainian Animation Stand (C.21) will be set up, a special screening of the animated film “Mavka: The Forest Song” will be showcased, and a pitching session for Ukrainian animated TV series will take place. To further foster networking and partnership opportunities, a cocktail reception at the Ukrainian Stand will be organized, enabling delegates from the global professional community to engage with Ukrainian representatives and learn more about cooperation opportunities.
This year, Ukraine's presence in Annecy is made possible through the support of the USAID Competitive Economy Program in Ukraine, and is organized by Contemporary Animation and Media Art Festival Linoleum and Ukrainian Animation Association. The project's partner is Media Resources Management. As a gesture of support for Ukraine, the Festival organizers have generously provided a stand and accreditations free of charge for Ukrainian delegates.
On the opening day of the festival, June 11 at 8 PM, the organizers took the initiative to present a special screening of the animated film “Mavka: The Forest Song” as part of the festival's section Open Air Screenings. This event will take place at the picturesque Pâquier, adjacent to a lake, where a large outdoor screen will be set up. This location is typically reserved for showcasing works from acclaimed studios like Disney, Pixar, and Illumination. “Mavka” will be the first Ukrainian cartoon to be featured at this occasion throughout the festival's existence.