Creation Africa Ghana is excited to share an exceptional opportunity for Ghanaian animation professionals to present their market-ready projects at the renowned Annecy International Film Festival. We are accepting submissions in several categories, including Feature Films, Short Films, and TV Series, aiming to highlight the best of Ghanaian animation talent.

The selected projects will be invited to participate in an exclusive workshop in Accra and secure representation at the Annecy Festival's market, MIFA, with a dedicated Ghanaian booth.

In addition, selected project holders will receive full sponsorship from Creation Africa Ghana covering flights, accommodation, visa fees, travel insurance, accreditation, and local allowance.

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Submissions are accepted for

• Feature Films
• Short Films
• TV Series

Calendar

• Project Submission Deadline: May 21 - 28, 2026
• Announcement of Selected Projects: June 3, 2026
• Prep Session in Accra: June 13 - 14, 2026
• Annecy MiFA 2026: June 21 - 26, 2026

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Eligibility & Studio Selection Criteria

To be considered for selection, applicants and their studios must meet the following requirements:

• The submitted project must be currently in production and fall within the 2025–2026 production timeframe
• The applicant must be a Ghanaian animation professional or represent a Ghanaian-based animation studio
• The studio must be an active, registered entity operating within the animation or creative industry
• The studio must demonstrate a verifiable track record of animation work, evidenced through a portfolio, showreel, or prior project credits
• Studios must have the legal rights to the submitted project and be able to provide proof of ownership or rights documentation
• Each studio is invited to submit ONE project only, ensuring a fair and diverse selection process

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Evaluation Criteria

A jury featuring industry experts will review complete submissions that adhere to the outlined regulations, evaluating them based on the following criteria:

• Innovation/Originality: The project's ability to introduce a novel theme, concept, idea, or storyline
• Market Potential: Assessment of the project's ability to cater to the interest of its indicated target audience
• Creativity: Evidence of creative prowess through submitted visual and written elements
• Project Viability: Presentation of a sound budget and evidence of work done and/or a plan for future development and execution
• Relevance: Evaluation of the submitted project's ability to address the stated aims and intentions of the author/director
• Visual Appeal: Assessment of the project's visual craft and representation

Up to five (5) project holders will be selected to participate in an exclusive workshop in Accra, focusing on honing pitching skills crucial for festival presentations. Special attention will be given to applications from female animators.

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Submission Terms

• Submission is open to projects currently in production and within the 2025–2026 timeframe. Projects in early development, advanced stages, or fully developed for market readiness are all eligible, provided they meet this requirement.
• Each studio is invited to submit ONE project only. This ensures a fair selection process and allows for a diverse representation of studios and projects. If selected, only one project holder per studio will be chosen to participate in the workshop and represent the studio at Annecy.
• Only complete projects will be considered.
• The digital file must be uploaded as a single PDF file not exceeding 50 MB. Applications including more than one document will not be considered.
• Registration is free of charge.

Authorization to Broadcast: By accepting the regulations, entrants grant the organizer permission to reproduce and showcase project elements for promotional purposes.

Disputes: Participation implies unconditional agreement with the regulations.

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Mandatory Documents

1. Narrative Elements

• Project Introduction: Title, representative image, format, target audience
• Synopsis: A concise summary of the story
• Project Treatment: Detailed description of the story
• Project Concept: Graphical and musical treatment, atmosphere, references
• Author/Director's Intention Outline: Origin of the project, aims and intentions
• Project Advancement Outline: Current phase, forthcoming stages, objectives, eventual contracted commitments (mention the producer's name if applicable)
• Budget Details: Provisional budget, percentage secured, ongoing funding research

2. Graphic Elements

• Storyboard: Full or partial
• Available Graphic Elements: Backgrounds/sets, characters, model sheets, graphic research materials, references, etc.
• Additional Artistic or Production Elements: First images, trailer/teaser, etc.

3. Administrative Elements

• Author(s) CV(s)
• Copyright Situation: Statement explaining the copyright situation or transfer of rights statement if the topic is taken from an existing work
• Supporting Documents: Any additional documents that demonstrate the studio's credibility, such as business registration certificates, letters of intent, co-production agreements, broadcaster interest, or festival selections can be shared in the form attached.

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How to Apply

Complete and submit the application form below. All mandatory documents must be compiled into a single PDF file (max 50 MB) and uploaded with your submission.

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