XR&Games

As a place of discovery, presentation and networking, the XR&Games area is designed to facilitate networking between professionals and to stimulate emulation.

To present your video games or exhibit your XR creations, please contact us.

Featuring original works, new tools and panels with leading international professionals, the programme will explore the fertile links between these creations and animation.

XR&Games Showroom

On the 1^st floor of the Exhibitors' Marquee, an area of over 100 sq. m. will enable you to discover the key players in the video game and XR sectors, between meetings, XR experiences or even moments of conviviality at the end of the day.

During the 4 days of the market, benefit from a meeting space to meet professionals and visibility among the 17,000 badgeholders.
XR and video games, a space to present your VR works or organize a time of exchange and conviviality.

Open to Festival, Festival+, Students and Mifa badgeholders

Video Game Cinematic Works & Game Trailers competiton

This year, the MIFA is renewing its collaboration with the Weird Market in Valencia (Spain) and organising a new competition for cinematic works and video game trailers. Come and discover the finest in creation and dive into the animated imaginaries of studios and independent creators. A professional jury will reward the best cinematic work.

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Mifa Pitches – Immersive Experiences

The Mifa Pitches showcase the best animation projects at the writing or development stage and that are seeking funding. For some years now, these key Mifa events have included the Immersive Experiences category, featuring among others VR and AR projects.
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Open to Students and Mifa badgeholders

Work in Progress XR

Annecy’s Work in Progress are a unique opportunity to have an exclusive insight into the processes involved in making animation films, revealing among others the secrets behind making immersive works. The programme and sessions will feature the artistic choices and production challenges.
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Open to Festival+, Students and Mifa badgeholders by reservation

XR Conferences

These sessions act as platforms for discussion on XR’s current and future challenges, via a comparative approach, where animation industry professionals share their immersive experience and strategic viewpoints. For more info
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Open to Festival+, Students and Mifa badgeholders, first come first seated

Gaming Conferences

Video games are France's most popular cultural pastime and they have enjoyed phenomenal success over the last few decades. The "10^th art" has a cohesive bond with the animation sector. This new series of meetings will be the chance for professionals to take stock, present their latest creations and discuss the prospects of this entertaining animation form. For more info
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Open to Festival+, Students and Mifa badgeholders, first come first seated

Demo Sessions

The Demo Sessions put a spotlight on innovation and are the chance for professionals to present exclusive new software, revolutionary apps, or pipelines. A unique opportunity to discover the power and potential of tools and technological solutions for animation creation.
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Open to Festival+, Students and Mifa badgeholders by reservation

Meet the… 

The Meet the… make it possible for the various professional categories at the Mifa to meet each other on specific mornings or afternoons: one-on-one meetings and content presentations, followed by informal meetings over drinks.
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Open to Mifa badgeholders (registration required)