Metz International Animation Film Festival
Animation film festival at Le Klub cinema in Metz
About FIFAM
The Metz International Animation Film Festival (FIFAM) is an annual animation film festival held every February at the Le Klub cinema in Metz. Organized by the Ligue de l'enseignement – FOL 57, it offers a four-day selection of award-winning works and independent films from around the world, previews, retrospectives, masterclasses, and meetings with animation professionals. The festival is distinguished by its programming accessible to all audiences, including fun and educational activities for children and families.
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Animation Cinema in the Spotlight in Metz
The Metz International Animation Film Festival (FIFAM) is an annual event dedicated to animation cinema in all its forms. Created by the Ligue de l'enseignement – FOL 57, this festival takes place every year during the winter holidays at the Le Klub cinema in Metz, offering a rich and diverse program that highlights the creativity and diversity of global animation filmmaking.
An International Selection
Award-Winning and Independent Films
Each edition of FIFAM presents a selection of award-winning works from international festivals and independent films from around the world. Feature films, short films, experimental films, and student films make up a program that offers a comprehensive overview of contemporary animation production, from traditional techniques to digital innovations.
Previews and Retrospectives
The festival offers highly anticipated previews, allowing the Metz audience to exclusively discover the season's animated films. Retrospectives dedicated to studios, directors, or artistic movements complete the program and provide historical and aesthetic insights into the art of animation.
Meetings with Professionals
FIFAM is a place for meetings and exchanges with animation professionals. Masterclasses led by directors, animators, and producers allow the public to understand the behind-the-scenes of creation. Discussions after screenings offer the opportunity to delve deeper into the themes addressed by the films.
A Festival for All Audiences
Young Audience Activities
True to its educational mission supported by the Ligue de l'enseignement, FIFAM places great importance on the young audience. Special screenings for children, introductory workshops on animation (stop-motion, cartooning, flipbook), and fun and educational activities complement the film program.
Themed Evenings
The festival also offers themed evenings for adult audiences, such as Valentine's Day night dedicated to romantic animation, combining screenings, entertainment, and conviviality in a festive atmosphere at Le Klub.
Le Klub, the Festival's Venue
The Le Klub cinema, an art-house theater located in the heart of Metz, offers an intimate and warm setting for the festival. Its usual programming, focused on independent and auteur cinema, makes it a natural venue to host an event dedicated to auteur and international animation.
FIFAM — edition 2026
6th edition of FIFAM at Le Klub cinema. Selection of award-winning and independent animation films from around the world, masterclasses, meetings, and a special Valentine's Day evening.
Practical information — FIFAM
Access
The festival is held at the Le Klub cinema, in the city center of Metz, easily accessible by all modes of transport.
- By train: Metz-Ville station, served by TGV from Paris (1h20), Strasbourg (1h30), and Luxembourg (50 min). Le Klub cinema is about a 10-minute walk from the station.
- By car: A31 highway (Paris-Luxembourg axis) and A4 (Strasbourg-Paris axis). Underground parking in the city center: Cathédrale, Saint-Jacques, République. The center of Metz is largely pedestrianized.
- By bus/tram: LE MET' network, Mettis lines A and B, with stops near Le Klub cinema.
- By bike: VélOstan'lib stations in the city center. Bicycle racks are available near the cinema.
Venue
Cinéma Le Klub, Metz. A labeled art-house cinema, Le Klub specializes in independent, auteur, and animation films. It has several screening rooms allowing for simultaneous programming of different festival sessions.
Dates
The festival takes place over 4 days during the winter holidays for zone B (February), generally from Thursday to Sunday. This timing allows families and schools to fully enjoy the program.
Ticketing and Prices
Prices are the usual rates for Le Klub cinema, with preferential rates for young audience screenings. Reduced rates are offered for students, job seekers, and children under 14. Multi-session festival passes may be offered depending on the edition. Tickets are available at the cinema box office and online. Submissions for animated short films (maximum 15 minutes) are possible until September 30th of the previous year.
Program
The program includes screenings of feature and short animated films from around the world, previews, retrospectives, masterclasses, meetings with professionals, and introductory animation workshops for children (stop-motion, flipbook, cartooning). Special Valentine's Day evening during some editions.
Accessibility
Le Klub cinema is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Reserved spaces for PRM are available in the screening rooms.
Contact
Website: www.fifam.fr
Instagram: @fifanimmetz
Facebook: @FIFAnimMetz
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Where does it take place — FIFAM
Cinéma Le Klub
Metz, 57000 Metz