South Australian animation achievement on show at Annecy delegation

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South Australian animation achievement on show at Annecy delegation

19 June 2026

SAFC supported animations (L-R) Wishes by Karu-Karu and Lesbian Space Princess from writers/directors Emma Hough Hobbs and Leela Varghese.

South Australian animation excellence will be in the spotlight at the prestigious Annecy International Animation Film Market (Mifa) in France this month, with four SA screen practitioners selected to attend as part of a special Australian delegation showcasing the country’s animation sector.

Led by Ausfilm and supported by Austrade’s Accessing New Markets Initiative, in partnership with the SAFC and other state and federal screen agencies, the “Animation Australia” delegation will bring together more than 40 Australian companies and practitioners to attend Annecy’s Mifa marketplace (23-26 June) to showcase their creativity, expertise and global ambition.

Australian animation continues to gain recognition on the world stage, with recent successes including SA made and SAFC supported comedy feature Lesbian Space Princess (Berlinale Teddy Award winner), Memoir of a Snail (Annecy Best Feature winner and Oscar nominee), and Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 which featured work by SA creatives supported by the SAFC’s SA PDV Rebate.

South Australian creatives Ana María Méndez Salgado and Carlos Manrique Clavijo of Adelaide Studios-based animation production company Karu-Karu and writer/director/animator Emma Hough Hobbs (Lesbian Space Princess) are taking part in the delegation, supported by the SAFC’s Export Market Travel Fund, alongside SA creative Bill Northcott of animation studio Half Giant.

These SA creatives will be joined by a diverse mix of studios and companies from across Australia including Cosmic Dino (The Pout-Pout Fish), Flying Bark (Zac Power), ILM (Transformers One), Kreiworks (Nina & Olga), MaxFoo (Suzie Q), Princess Pictures/Princess Bento (Smiling Friends) and Turbo Chook (After All).

Ausfilm CEO Kate Marks said Annecy is an invaluable opportunity to celebrate Australian animation, strengthen international partnerships and expand opportunities for the sector globally.

“We’re excited to be back at Annecy with a united Australian presence that reflects the incredible momentum across our animation sector. Australian studios are not only creating distinctive original stories that are finding audiences around the world but are also trusted partners on some of the biggest international productions. From beloved homegrown hits like Bluey to world-class work for major studios and streamers, Australian animation is demonstrating both creative excellence and production capability.

“Mifa provides a fantastic opportunity to engage with Australia’s treaty co-production partners, deepen cultural and commercial relationships, and create new pathways for Australian businesses and creators internationally. It also allows us to showcase the value Australia offers international partners, including our competitive 30% Post, Digital and Visual Effects (PDV) Offset. We’re grateful for the support of Austrade’s Accessing New Markets Initiative, which has helped strengthen Australia’s presence at Annecy and create new opportunities for our animation sector to grow, connect and diversify in international markets.”

For more information on the Animation Australia delegation visit ausfilm.com.au/about/events/animation-australia-2026