The Annecy Animation Festival, now in full swing, offers a vibrant mix of world premieres and unique screenings aimed at animation fans and industry execs alike. For the latter, the MIFA Feature Pitches are undoubtedly a festival centerpiece.
Showcasing projects of independent filmmakers across the globe, these highly anticipated pitch sessions consistently serve as the launching pad, from Academy Award winner “Flow” to Michel Ocelot’s “Kirikou” and César Award winner “Chicken for Linda!”
From standout stop-motion and trailblazing projects to new cross-continental collaborations, here’s a peak at five titles which stood out at this year’s MIFA Features Pitches, which made the cut from the more than 200 submissions Annecy receives each year.
“Pachapuriqkuna, Wanderers of Time,” (Peru)
Mariano returns to his small town after his father’s death in Siwar Peralta’s stop-motion feature debut. Forgetting his bond with the land, Mariano awakens the Ch’iqmi, a dark force that corrupts his people. Guided by ancestry and community, he embarks on a journey of healing and memory to restore balance.
