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# Which accreditation do I need to attend the Mifa ?

### Are you onsite for the Festival and Mifa ? 
###### Choose the accreditation depending on your status :

The **Mifa accreditation**, designed for **professionals or teachers working in the field of animation**, will give you the chance to explore the depth and productivity of the sector and meet other professionals.
**The Mifa accreditation rights and accesses include, among others :**
* Access to [all Mifa venues](https://helpdesk.annecyfestival.com/en/category/mifa-the-venues-9pyrvw/) throughout the Market;
* Access to screenings and [events](https://helpdesk.annecyfestival.com/en/category/mifa-events-1opq6vm/) during the Festival week: 3 reservations per day via the online Ticketing service;
* Access to the Video Library until 31st December 2026: the 2026 works files; 2 registrations to the Video Library; a selection of Mifa events on replay; additional post-festival webinars from autumn 2026;
* Access to the online directory and its messaging service.
[**Purchase my Mifa accreditation**](https://www.annecyfestival.com/en/take-part/accreditations/mifa-accreditation) 
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**The Festival accreditation**, intended for **animation professionals and film enthusiasts**, will give you the opportunity to explore the world of animation through countless screenings and, for professionals, a selection of events where you can meet other professionals. 
**The professional Festival accreditation rights and accesses include, among others :**
* Limited access to the Market : [Le Campus Mifa](https://helpdesk.annecyfestival.com/en/article/le-campus-mifa-5x39ij/), the 1st floor of the [Exhibition Area and the Chill Out Area](https://helpdesk.annecyfestival.com/en/article/the-exhibition-area-and-its-chill-out-area-hsmwpw/); 
* Access to screenings and [events](https://helpdesk.annecyfestival.com/en/category/mifa-events-1opq6vm/) during the Festival week: 2 reservations per day via the online Ticketing service;
* Limited access to the online directory and its messaging service.
[**Purchase my Festival accreditation**](https://www.annecyfestival.com/en/take-part/accreditations/festival-accreditation)
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**The Students accreditation**, designed for **students in their initial training in the fields of animation, cinema, audiovisual, multimedia, art, music, video games or special effects.** 
**The Students accreditation rights and accesses include, among others :** 
* Access during Students day to the stands and pavilions on the ground floor of the [Exhibition Area](https://helpdesk.annecyfestival.com/en/article/the-exhibition-area-and-its-chill-out-area-hsmwpw/);
* Access to [events at Le Campus Mifa](https://helpdesk.annecyfestival.com/en/article/talent-trends-content-h4fhoz/);
* Access to screenings and events during the Festival week: 2 reservations per day (including only 1 Screening Event) via the online Ticketing service;
* Limited access to the online directory and its messaging service.
[**Purchase my Students accreditation**](https://www.annecyfestival.com/en/take-part/accreditations/students-accreditation) 
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**The Buyers accreditation**, will enable **acquisition managers and investors** to organise professional meetings by giving them access to specific events and tools. 
**The Buyers accreditation rights and accesses include, among others :**
* Access to the Buyers' Club;
* Access to [all Mifa venues](https://helpdesk.annecyfestival.com/en/category/mifa-the-venues-9pyrvw/) throughout the Market;
* Access to screenings and [events](https://helpdesk.annecyfestival.com/en/category/mifa-events-1opq6vm/) during the Festival week: 4 reservations per day via the online Ticketing service;
* Access to the Video Library, the online directory, and its messaging service.
[**Purchase my Buyers accreditation**](https://www.annecyfestival.com/en/take-part/accreditations/buyers-accreditation)
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**The Journalists accreditation**, designed for **media professionals** (journalists, photographers, bloggers and content creators), will give you access to all professional events in the best possible conditions. 
**The Journalists accreditation rights and accesses include, among others :**
* Access to [all Mifa venues](https://helpdesk.annecyfestival.com/en/category/mifa-the-venues-9pyrvw/) throughout the Market; 
* Access to screenings and [events](https://helpdesk.annecyfestival.com/en/category/mifa-events-1opq6vm/) during the Festival week: 4 reservations per day via the online Ticketing service;
* Access to the Video Library, the online directory, and its messaging service.
[**Purchase my Journalists accreditation**](https://www.annecyfestival.com/en/take-part/accreditations/journalists-accreditation)
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**The Press Officers accreditation**, designed for **media professionals**, will give you access to all professional events under the best possible conditions. 
**The Press Officers accreditation rights and accesses include, among others :**
* Access to [all Mifa venues](https://helpdesk.annecyfestival.com/en/category/mifa-the-venues-9pyrvw/) throughout the Market; 
* Access to screenings and [events](https://helpdesk.annecyfestival.com/en/category/mifa-events-1opq6vm/) during the Festival week: 2 reservations per day via the online Ticketing service;
* Access to the Video Library, the online directory, and its messaging service.
[**Purchase my Press Officers accreditation**](https://www.annecyfestival.com/en/take-part/accreditations/press-officers-accreditation)


### Can't attend in person but want access to the Mifa content ?

**Choose the** [**Mifa Online accreditation**](https://helpdesk.annecyfestival.com/en/article/what-is-a-mifa-online-accreditation-1o4akv5/), designed for **animation professionals and teachers** who are unable to travel to Annecy. This way, it is possible to experience the Festival and its Market online.
**The Mifa Online accreditation rights and accesses include, among others :**
* Access to the Video Library until 31st December 2026 : the 2026 works files; 1 registration to the Video Library; a selection of Mifa events on replay; additional post-festival webinars from autumn 2026.
* Access to the online directory and its messaging service.
[**Purchase my Mifa Online accreditation**](https://www.annecyfestival.com/en/take-part/accreditations/mifa-online-accreditation)


**Accreditations can only be purchased online**. Log in to [your Connected Area](https://account.annecyfestival.com/en/login) to purchase your accreditation.

See the [**accreditation prices**](https://helpdesk.annecyfestival.com/en/article/what-are-the-prices-for-the-2026-accreditations-1xuvtps/) and [**how they work**](https://helpdesk.annecyfestival.com/en/article/accreditation-how-does-it-work-xwxqh3/).

*An accreditation is personal, non-transferable and cannot be combined with other types of accreditation.*