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 Programme 2019

  • 08:30

  • Shorts & Breakfast

    Shorts & Breakfast

    • 08:30 → 09:45
    • El Pueblo

    Fancy a coffee, a croissant, and meeting some directors?

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  • 09:00

  • Mifa Pitches

    Feature Film Mifa Pitches 1

    • 09:00 → 10:15
    • Impérial Palace Salle de la Volière

    Discover the best animation film projects in the Feature Films category, all new and in development, at the Mifa Pitches.

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  • Partners Pitches

    Korea New Animation Pitch Show

    • 09:00 → 10:15
    • Impérial Palace Haendel

    We proudly introduce seven new animation projects in Korea.

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  • Meet the… Producers – Gap Financing

    Meet the… Producers – Gap Financing

    • 09:00 → 12:30
    • Impérial Palace Ravel

    At the Mifa 2024, take advantage of this unique opportunity to meet and chat with feature film and TV series producers.

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  • Conferences

    Anatomy of a Hit Today, Where Art and Commerce Meet > Business

    • 09:00 → 10:15
    • Impérial Palace Salle de l'Europe

    Attend this inspiring conference to discover the professional journey of creators, primary broadcast and streaming partners.

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  • 09:15

  • Industry Panels

    State of the International Independent Film Distribution in Africa

    • 09:15 → 10:30
    • Impérial Palace Rotonde de l'Europe

    Join this conference to learn more on the African animation industry.

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  • 10:00

  • Exhibitions

    En sortant de l'école: 10 years of animated poetry

    • 10:00 → 18:00
    • Bonlieu Médiathèque

    Discover the creative joys of the En sortant de l'école short films and explore pathways between words and pictures in adapting poetry to the screen!

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  • Exhibitions

    Bistro Sauvage X Florent Grattery

    • 10:00 → 23:00
    • Bistro Sauvage

    Delve into the work of Florent Grattery with the show at the Bistro Sauvage, 10th to 15th June 2024!

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  • Share With

    The New York Times Op-Docs

    Alexandra GARCIA - Supervising Producer, The New York Times Op-Docs

    • 10:00 → 10:30
    • Impérial Palace Verdi

    Come and discover the projects and programs sought by The New York Times Op-Docs.

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  • 10:45

  • Mifa Pitches

    Feature Film Mifa Pitches 2

    • 10:45 → 12:00
    • Impérial Palace Salle de la Volière

    Discover the top animation film projects in the Feature Films category, all unique and in development, at the Mifa Pitches.

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  • Partners Pitches

    Tokyo Pitch

    • 10:45 → 12:00
    • Impérial Palace Haendel

    Are you interested in Japanese animation works and would like to learn more about the projects’ creation? Come and join us to discover four great projects!

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  • Conferences

    Is Motion Design Animation? > Creation

    • 10:45 → 12:00
    • Impérial Palace Salle de l'Europe

    At this conference, meet some motion design artists and discover how they use their art form in animation!

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  • Share With

    Founder’s Insight: How to Reach 13 Million Viewers Every Week in Kenya

    Mounia ARAM - CEO, Jeff SCHON - CEO

    • 10:45 → 11:15
    • Impérial Palace Berlioz

    Come and discover the projects and programs sought by Founders Insight.

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  • 11:00

  • Conferences

    Animation, Dance and Interactivity

    • 11:00 → 12:00
    • La Chambre de Métiers et de l’Artisanat Mont-Blanc
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  • Industry Panels

    Innovative Animation Approaches: Doing It Differently in Canada

    • 11:00 → 12:15
    • Impérial Palace Rotonde de l'Europe

    Join this exchange of innovative tools and approaches that Canadian animation leaders are developing and employing in their next project.

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  • 11:30

  • Recruiters Talk

    A Creative Journey with Illumination

    • 11:30 → 12:45
    • Le Campus Room 2

    Don't miss our conference: "A Creative Journey with Illumination"!

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  • 12:00

  • Making of

    Arcane

    • 12:00 → 13:30
    • Bonlieu Petite salle

    A behind-the-scenes exploration of the series!

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  • 13:00

  • Screening Events

    Next on Netflix Animation: From "Twilight of the Gods" to "Wallace & Gromit"

    • 13:00 → 15:00
    • Bonlieu Grande salle

    Discover the first images of these exciting projects ! 

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  • 13:45

  • Partners Pitches

    Exploring the Potential of Hong Kong Animation

    • 13:45 → 15:00
    • Impérial Palace Haendel

    Find out how Hong Kong's production companies are revolutionizing the animation industry, not least through the use of AI.

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  • 14:00

  • Recruiters Talk

    HARI: Meet the Key Figures from a Studio of Original Creations

    • 14:00 → 15:15
    • Le Campus Room 2

    Bolstered by the international success of Grizzy and the Lemmings and Mystery Lane, HARI is injecting fresh impetus into the studio’s expansion and an ambitious programme to develop upmarket original creations. 

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  • Meet the… Buyers

    Meet the... Buyers

    • 14:00 → 17:00
    • Impérial Palace Ravel

    At the Mifa 2024, take advantage of exclusive meetings between buyers and industry professionals.

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  • Exhibitions

    ANIMA – When Drawing Comes Alive

    • 14:00 → 18:00
    • La FabriC

    Uncover the key role that drawing plays in our worldview and in shaping our imaginations.

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  • Share With

    Share With Disney Branded Television – International Animation

    Orion ROSS - VP Animation, Shamik MAJUMDAR - Creative Director, Original Series Animation

    • 14:00 → 14:30
    • Impérial Palace Verdi

    Come and discover the projects and programs sought by Disney Branded Television.

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  • 14:15

  • Conferences

    AI: Between Fantasy and Reality

    • 14:15 → 15:30
    • Impérial Palace Salle de l'Europe

    Explore how AI is being used in animation along with the challenges and fears it represents!

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  • 15:00

  • Partners Pitches

    La Liga de la Animación Iberoamericana Focus @MIFA

    • 15:00 → 16:15
    • Impérial Palace Verdi

    Curious about Latin American animation? Don't miss this presentation of animation projects.

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  • 15:15

  • Demo Sessions

    Foundry x Mikros Animation Demo Session

    • 15:15 → 15:45
    • Impérial Palace Rotonde de l'Europe
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  • 15:30

  • Partners Pitches

    Portuguese Projects Pitch

    • 15:30 → 16:45
    • Impérial Palace Haendel

    Join us to discover 5 creative projects from Portuguese animation.

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  • Industry Panels

    Crunchyroll Industry Panel

    • 15:30 → 16:30
    • La Chambre de Métiers et de l’Artisanat Mont-Blanc
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  • 16:00

  • Mifa Press Conferences

    SPI Press Conference

    • 16:00 → 17:15
    • Impérial Palace Berlioz
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  • Studio Focus

    Spotlight on Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe

    • 16:00 → 17:15
    • Impérial Palace Salle de la Volière

    Find out more about future animated projects from Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studio and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe and their ambitions.

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  • 16:15

  • Industry Panels

    Cartoons without Borders: Navigating the Imperative of Global Appeal

    • 16:15 → 17:30
    • Impérial Palace Rotonde de l'Europe

    Animation has transformed from local craftsmanship to global industry powerhouse, and amortizing costs globally has become an imperative for any production.

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  • 16:45

  • Share With

    ARTE France Presents Its Animation Policy

    Hélène VAYSSIÈRES - Responsable des courts-métrages et séries courtes humouristiques, Gregory AUDERMATTE - Chargé des achats courts métrages, Sascha HARTMANN - Chargé de programmes numériques

    • 16:45 → 17:15
    • Impérial Palace Verdi

    Come and discover the projects and programmes ARTE France is currently seeking.

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  • 17:15

  • Partners Pitches

    Namaste Mifa: India's Partner Pitch

    • 17:15 → 18:30
    • Impérial Palace Haendel

    Witness the magic of India unfold as 6 remarkable creators bring to life 4 unforgettable stories.

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  • 18:00

  • Industry Panels

    China Outstanding Animation Showcase: Meeting like Mountains and Seas, Realizing the Harmony of Beauties

    • 18:00 → 19:15
    • Impérial Palace Rotonde de l'Europe

    Enjoy a vivid and comprehensive look at the unique charms of Chinese animation over the past century and explore roads to win-win co-operations with the global animation industry.

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  • Screening Events

    Ultraman: Rising

    • 18:00 → 19:30
    • Bonlieu Grande salle

    Come and meet some of the team behind the film Ultraman: Rising at a Signing Session! 

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