Annecy International Animation Film Festival

Festival international du film d'animation d'Annecy

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Arts & CultureAnnecy
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
Duration7 daysListed event span
CrowdLargeAbout 160,000 people
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThe festival runs MIFA, one of the animation
LanguageFrenchCurrency: EUR
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Annecy International Animation Film Festival in Annecy

Annecy's lakeside animation festival, running since 1960, pairs competitive screenings across feature, short and student categories with MIFA, a major industry marketplace for animation financing and co-productions. Outdoor lakeside screenings and Alpine surroundings give the event a public, accessible side alongside its professional deal-making core.

Annecy's animation festival began in 1960 as an offshoot of the Cannes Film Festival before becoming an independent, biennial and later annual event, and it now stands as the world's most prominent festival dedicated entirely to animated film.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival runs MIFA, one of the animation industry's most important co-production and financing markets, alongside its public competitive screenings, making Annecy as much a business event as a film festival

02

The mystery stays covered

Large-scale outdoor screenings on inflatable screens beside Lake Annecy give the public a free or low-cost way to watch premieres under the open sky

03

The city starts moving

Major studios routinely choose Annecy to premiere feature films, giving the festival real influence over the animation industry's release calendar

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Annecy International Animation Film Festival is documented as a recurring arts-culture festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Annecy, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

The festival runs MIFA, one of the animation industry's most important co-production and financing markets, alongside its public competitive...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Layers for cool lakeside evenings even in June; comfortable shoes for walking the old quarter's canal-side streets between venues.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Annecy you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map45.90 N, 6.13 EOpen in Google Maps

Annecy, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France

Nearest airportGVA — Geneva
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Annecy you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Annecy via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Annecy, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for June.Compare faresFestival gearLayers for cool lakeside evenings even in June; comfortable shoes for walking the old quarter's canal-side streets between venues.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for France and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Annecy International Animation Film Festival?

Annecy International Animation Film Festival is listed for Past edition: 8–14 June 2025. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Annecy International Animation Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Annecy, France. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

7 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Annecy, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France

How big is it?

Large: 160000

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLannecyfestival.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
Source statusOfficial source linked
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