FestivalSchedule
Whistling Woods International, Mumbai
Friday 20 Feb
AniMela – IMC Pitch 2026 Link
Place: 5TH VEDA AUDITORIUM
Time: 5:00 PM–6:30 PM
In collaboration with Annecy International Film Market, AniMela is proud to present International MIFA Campus (IMC), a dedicated platform to discover and nurture the next generation of Indian animation talent. Five projects are co-selected and mentored by the International MIFA team, following which they present their work to an audience of fellow filmmakers, industry professionals, studios, producers, distributors and investors at AniMela, Mumbai.
The five pitches are judged by an esteemed jury who award the “Best Pitch” Award to the most outstanding project.
Selected talents also present and promote their projects at the Namaste MIFA: India Pitch Session in Annecy, France. The programme is designed to support Indian animators in accessing mentorship, networking, and funding opportunities in both domestic and global markets.
The programme is made possible through the support of the French Institut in India, French Embassy and Desibel.
Error#404 Directed by Farha Khatun/ Creative Director- Govind Sao
The Myth of Data Directed by Dhruva Rao
Shaitaan Directed by Spriha Das
TINNY MINNY Directed by Shaaz Ahmed
Getting Ready Directed by Somnath Pal
The five pitches are judged by an esteemed jury who award the “Best Pitch” Award to the most outstanding project.
Selected talents also present and promote their projects at the Namaste MIFA: India Pitch Session in Annecy, France. The programme is designed to support Indian animators in accessing mentorship, networking, and funding opportunities in both domestic and global markets.
The programme is made possible through the support of the French Institut in India, French Embassy and Desibel.
Error#404 Directed by Farha Khatun/ Creative Director- Govind Sao
The Myth of Data Directed by Dhruva Rao
Shaitaan Directed by Spriha Das
TINNY MINNY Directed by Shaaz Ahmed
Getting Ready Directed by Somnath Pal