MIFA Annecy Festival 2025: BASQUE. AUDIOVISUAL.

The Annecy International Animation Film Festival, one of the most important events in the animation industry, will be held from June 8 to 14, with MIFA, the festival’s Animation Film Market, running from June 10 to 13. The French city will welcome leading professionals from the world of international animation, both at the festival itself and at MIFA. Once again, the Basque audiovisual industry will be represented by BASQUE. AUDIOVISUAL.

As part of the animation festival, a special event entitled ´Women in Animation from Spain´ will take place on 12 June. Organised by ICEX and ICAA, the event celebrates the creativity, leadership and vision of women in animation. Five projects have been announced for the fourth edition of the event, two of which are from the Basque Country.

Bitxo

Lau Maquedano´s short film is about a non-binary person struggling with social anxiety who moves to a new city. They will try to make friends in their new city while hiding a mysterious insect that has just emerged from their body.

Violeta

Produced by Sultana Films, this series by Paula Abreu tells the story of a 10-year-old girl called Violeta. Through little everyday adventures with her friends, the series tackles important issues such as gender equality, micromachismo and the struggle against stereotypes.

BASQUE. AUDIOVISUAL.

Basque. Audiovisual. is a brand that helps professionals in the Basque audiovisual industry gain a presence in international markets, while also promoting the co-production and distribution of Basque projects.

It is supported by the Etxepare Basque Institute and EIKEN, and is part of BASQUE., the brand designed to increase the awareness and visibility of the Basque creative, cultural and artistic scene, as well as its cultural and creative industries on an international level.