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EFM Animation Days: Animation Industry Takes Center Stage
2 Dec
Summary
- EFM partners with Annecy to launch EFM Animation Days.
- New program focuses on global animation industry creatives and buyers.
- Morocco designated as the EFM's Country in Focus for 2026.
The European Film Market (EFM) is set to launch EFM Animation Days, a significant new program focusing on the global animation industry. Running from February 12-14, 2026, this event will be curated in partnership with Annecy, the world's leading animation film festival. The initiative aims to connect animation creatives, studios, producers, buyers, and financiers through pitch sessions, workshops, and showcases.
Key features include the Annecy Animation Showcase EFM, presenting works in progress for buyers and festival programmers. Tanja Meissner, director of Berlinale Pro, emphasized the vital role of this initiative in supporting Europe's export-ready animation sector amidst industry transformation. Additionally, EFM Beyond will explore cross-media collaboration opportunities.
Morocco has been selected as the EFM's Country in Focus for 2026, promising curated events to highlight its production capabilities and co-production potential. The market will also feature returning programs like EFM Startups and the EFM Investors Forum, alongside new initiatives such as the Berlinale Film School Summit, underscoring the EFM's commitment to innovation and talent development.
