EFM-MIFA cross-IP acceleration program

We are launching an international program designed to bridge the worlds of video games, film, TV, and animation.
Across three major European industry events — Berlinale (February 2026), Annecy (June 2026), and Gamescom Dev (August2026) — selected participants will take part in mentoring, workshops, pitching sessions, and networking to develop new cross-media collaborations and IP strategies.

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Why join?

Premium events

Access to accredited passes for all three partner events

Personalized tutoring

One-on-one and group mentoring from cross-media experts

Innovative strategies

A structured framework to develop new collaborative or transmedia projects

Unique knowledge

Participation in hands-on workshops, masterclasses, keynotes, and industry roundtables

New reach

Pitching and networking opportunities with industry stakeholders from games & film

Diversity of expertise

The program is designed to support experienced studios interested in expanding their creative and business horizons across sectors.

12-13 February

Workshop at EFM @Berlinale 2026

22-23 June

Workshop at
Mifa @Annecy International Animation Film Festival and Market 2026

24 August

Workshop at Gamescom dev 2026

Who can apply?

The program is supporting experienced video game, TV, film and animations studios who are interested in co-creating cross-IP universes with experts from different industries.

If you want to participate, you need to meet the following criteria:

You must be an established studio or production company, not an individual freelancer.
Your team must have completed and released at least one:
Video game (for game studios), or
Film, TV series, or animated production (for audiovisual/film companies).
You have a strong interest in cross-media or transmedia storytelling. ( Previous experience in transmedia is a plus, but not mandatory.)
Participation in all three program events is mandatory (Berlinale, Annecy, Gamescom Dev)
You must be comfortable in English.
You must have a strong experience in your industry. (at least one published/released project)

Apply here!

Costs

The program’s tuition is €1000- for applicants who are selected by our jury.

This includes:
♦ Accreditations for @berlinale, @annecyfestival, and @gamescomdev
♦ Access to exclusive networking events
♦ Tutoring sessions with cross-media experts
♦ Direct connection with top professionals from both industries

Travel and accommodation costs are not covered by the program.

EFM-MIFA cross-IP acceleration program

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