Trending Now - MIA Market Unveils 2026 Plans With Animation Financing Focus

WHO:

Variety - MIA Market is associated with the Mercato Internazionale Audiovisivo (International Audiovisual Market).

Deadline - Lucia Borgonzoni, an Italian minister, spoke at the press conference.

WHAT:

Variety - MIA Market is launching a new strand called the Animation Series Gap Financing Market.

Deadline - The MIA Market will include tracks on animation series and an international financing hub.

Deadline - The MIA Market will focus on facilitating access for European productions to international financing.

Deadline - A new initiative will be introduced that focuses on experiential networking.

WHERE:

Variety - The MIA Market is located in Rome, Italy.

Deadline - The press conference was held at the Cannes Film Festival.

WHEN:

Deadline - The MIA Market conference is scheduled for October 19-23, 2026.

WHY:

Variety - The new strand and initiatives aim to enhance financing opportunities for animated series and European productions.

HOW:

Variety - The Animation Series Gap Financing Market will provide a dedicated platform for financing animated series.

(UPDATED May 18, 2026 16:06 UTC)

The MIA Market, located in Rome, Italy, is set to launch a new initiative called the Animation Series Gap Financing Market, which aims to enhance financing opportunities for animated series and European productions. During a press conference at the Cannes Film Festival, Italian minister Lucia Borgonzoni highlighted that this new strand will include tracks on animation series and an international financing hub, facilitating access to funding for European productions. The MIA Market conference is scheduled for October 19-23, 2026, and will also introduce a focus on experiential networking to further support industry connections.