The Caribbean Animated Film Festival (FIA Caraibe) returns for a new edition from October 27 to 31, 2026! The go-to event for animation professionals in the Caribbean, held in Martinique in partnership with @annecyfestival and @afca_asso.fr. For five days, immerse yourself in the world of animation and new forms of creativity through a program dedicated to animated film, video games, and virtual reality. On the program: - Screenings - Game Jam - Conferences & professional networking events - Exhibitions - Artist residency - Discussions & exchanges on creativity An event to discover, create, exchange ideas, and showcase Caribbean talent. ?October 27–31, 2026 Fri, Oct. 23 FRENCH TECH MARTINIQUE, HUBMONSTER, AND OLIWON DESIGN: COMMUNITIES SERVING THE REGION AND ITS TALENTS October 23, 11:00 a.m. - October 24, 12:00 p.m. Georges CHATENAY-RIVAUDAY Hall, Relais 2, Saint-Joseph, Martinique The growth of the creative industries in Martinique relies on the strength of its local networks. The festival is partnering with the region’s leading communities: > French Tech: The “Portée” label [...] Free admission Tue, Oct. 27 GENERATIVE AI: CREATIVE OPPORTUNITY OR INDUSTRIAL DISRUPTION FOR CARIBBEAN CREATORS? October 27, 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Georges CHATENAY-RIVAUDAY Hall, Relais 2, Saint-Joseph, Martinique Generative artificial intelligence is now becoming a fixture in creators’ daily lives, sparking as much enthusiasm as it does concern. While some see it as a threat to traditional visual arts professions, others [...] Free admission Tue, Oct. 27 KOURAJ CREATIVE: ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN VIDEO GAMES FROM THE CARIBBEAN October 27, 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Georges CHATENAY-RIVAUDAY Hall, Relais 2, Saint-Joseph, Martinique Dive into the world of KOURAJ CREATIVE, an ambitious video game studio from Martinique that is developing Alizea: Seeds of Hope, a narrative farming simulation game set in the heart of the Caribbean. [...] Free admission Tue, Oct. 27 THE CHICKEN AND THE EASTER EGG Oct. 27, 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Georges CHATENAY-RIVAUDAY Hall, Relais 2, Saint-Joseph, Martinique What gives birth to a game: the idea, the will, or the skill? Those who created the first video games didn’t look for collaborators: they [...] Free admission Tue, Oct. 27 THE STRENGTHS OF MARTINIQUE AND THE CARIBBEAN IN THE GLOBAL VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY Oct. 27, 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Georges CHATENAY-RIVAUDAY Hall, Relais 2, Saint-Joseph, Martinique When we talk about establishing a video game industry on our island, the challenges are well-documented, classic, and common to many other issues... So let’s take a closer look at the strengths of the [...] Free admission Tue, Oct. 27 GAME JAM 2026: AWARDS CEREMONY October 27, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Georges CHATENAY-RIVAUDAY Hall, Relais 2, Saint-Joseph, Martinique Attend the awards ceremony for participants in the Martinique Game Jam 2026 in the presence of guests and partners. Discover the teams and the projects created during [...] Free Wed, Oct. 28 THE ANIMATED IMAGE RESIDENCY: A SPRINGBOARD FOR CARIBBEAN TALENT Oct. 28, 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Tropiques Atrium 6 Rue Jacques Cazotte, Fort-de-France, Martinique How can we transform the creative potential of our young graduates into structured, professional projects? Located in Sainte-Marie, in the inspiring setting of northern Martinique, the Residence de [...] Free admission Wed, Oct. 28 FROM CONCEPT TO SCREEN: BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE SERIES “Sevens.” October 28, 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Tropiques Atrium, 6 Rue Jacques Cazotte, Fort-de-France, Martinique Guillaume Lorin, director of the multi-award-winning short film *Vanille*, returns to present his brand-new series project: *Sevens*, a vibrant immersion into the world of women’s rugby in Guadeloupe. Through the story of [...] Free admission Wed, Oct. 28 ANIMATION AND DOCUMENTARY PANEL DISCUSSION October 28, 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Tropiques Atrium, 6 Rue Jacques Cazotte, Fort-de-France, Martinique The hybrid format combining live-action footage and animation allows for a great deal of creative freedom: animation, for example, makes it possible to explore situations from the past or to protect the anonymity of subjects. It [...] Free admission Wed, Oct. 28 THE CHALLENGES OF ADAPTING PRE-EXISTING WORKS INTO ANIMATION October 28, 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Tropiques Atrium 6 Rue Jacques Cazotte, Fort-de-France, Martinique In a saturated audiovisual landscape, it is becoming increasingly difficult for production companies and platforms to renew their content. Adapting IP* Intellectual property (IP [...] Free admission Wed, Oct. 28 SHORT FILM SCREENING: BEST OF ANNECY WHAT THE FUCK 2026 October 28, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Tropiques Atrium 6 Rue Jacques Cazotte, Fort-de-France, Martinique In partnership with the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, WHAT THE FUCK —WTF—is an offbeat and unpredictable program that combines humor, horror, and sometimes [...] Free admission Wed, Oct. 28 FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT October 28, 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm Tropiques Atrium 6 Rue Jacques Cazotte, Fort-de-France, Martinique On Wednesday, October 28, the Federation of Animated Film Professionals of Martinique (FAIAM) invites you to the opening night of the 2nd edition of FIA Caraibe. In the presence [...] By invitation only, Thursday, October 29 THE ICC INDUSTRY OBSERVATORY October 29, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Tropiques Atrium, 6 Rue Jacques Cazotte, Fort-de-France, Martinique “We know each other and we know what we know”… not really. Whether you’re an artist-author, director, producer, visual media professional, or someone changing careers, this morning of discussion and new perspectives is designed to [...] Free admission Thu, Oct. 29 CREATING ANIMATED SEQUENCES FOR DOCUMENTARIES Oct. 29, 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Tropiques Atrium 6 Rue Jacques Cazotte, Fort-de-France, Martinique Christophe GAUTRY shares his experience creating animated sequences for the film “Ceux qui tiennent la laisse.” Directed by Gilles Balbastre, this feature-length film [...] Free admission, Thu, Oct. 29 REAL-TIME CINEMATICS: AT THE CROSSROADS OF ANIMATION AND VIDEO GAMES October 29, 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Tropiques Atrium, 6 Rue Jacques Cazotte, Fort-de-France, Martinique At the intersection of animated film and interactive creation, real-time rendering engines are revolutionizing visual production methods. This conference, moderated by Guillaume BRUNIER, animation producer [...] Free admission, Thursday, the 29th FROM THE BRIEF TO THE VISUAL UNIVERSE OF AN ANIMATED FILM October 29, 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Tropiques Atrium, 6 Rue Jacques Cazotte, Fort-de-France, Martinique Drawing on his experience, Olivier Rakoto demonstrates how to transform a brief into a coherent visual universe. From artistic research to production testing, he explains how to define choices that [...] Free admission Thu, Oct. 29 SHORT FILM SCREENING: BEST OF ANNECY 2026 Oct. 29, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Tropiques Atrium 6 Rue Jacques Cazotte, Fort-de-France, Martinique The Annecy International Animation Film Festival travels the world with its “Best of Annecy 2026” program, which brings together a selection of short films from [...] Free admission Thu, Oct. 29 FEATURE FILM SCREENING: IN WAVES October 29, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Tropiques Atrium 6 Rue Jacques Cazotte, Fort-de-France, Martinique In Los Angeles, AJ, a high school student, meets Kristen. She’s passionate about surfing; he’s into skateboarding. They fall madly in love. Everything changes when Kristen falls ill. Together, they embark on [...] EUR7 Fri, Oct. 30 PRESENTATION OF RESIDENCY PITCHES October 30, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 pm Whether you’re a filmmaker, director, screenwriter, producer, or student, attend the pitches for the two animation projects supported during the 2026 Animated Film Residency in the presence of the partners. Limited seating—RSVP [...] Free Sat, Oct. 31 SCREENING: BEST OF ANNECY KIDS 2026 October 31, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Domaine Fonds Saint Jacques 11 Rue du Pave 97230, Sainte-Marie, Martinique In partnership with the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, FIA Caraibe presents “Best of Annecy Kids 2026,” a collection of funny, moving, and poetic short films that will delight [...] Free admission Sat, Oct. 31 PRESENTATION OF RESIDENCY PITCHES TO INTERNATIONAL PRODUCERS AND EXPERTS October 31, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Domaine Fonds Saint Jacques 11 Rue du Pave 97230, Sainte-Marie, Martinique The 2026 winners of the Animation Residency will pitch their projects during a closed-door session attended by international producers and experts. By invitation only Sat, Oct. 31 WORKSHOP FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES: INTRODUCTION TO STOP-MOTION October 31, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Domaine Fonds Saint Jacques 11 Rue du Pave 97230, Sainte-Marie, Martinique Want to go from watching to creating? After watching the “Best of Kids Annecy 2026” short films at 10:00 a.m., it’s time to get hands-on! This introductory workshop on [...] Registration required Sat, Oct. 31 WORKSHOP FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES: SCREENPLAY WRITING FOR CHILDREN October 31, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Domaine Fonds Saint Jacques 11 Rue du Pave 97230, Sainte-Marie, Martinique Le Labo des histoires invites you to participate in a screenwriting workshop tailored for teenagers (ages 10 and up). Drawing on educational games and tools designed by the Cité [...] Registration required Sat, Oct. 31 WORKSHOP FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES: CREATING ANIMATED FILM CHARACTERS October 31, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Domaine Fonds Saint Jacques 11 Rue du Pave 97230, Sainte-Marie, Martinique Ready to bring the heroes of your imagination to life? During this creative workshop, children will learn the secrets and tips from professionals to design their own animated character (shapes, [...] Registration required Sat, Oct. 31 SHORT FILM SCREENING: BEST OF RENNES October 31, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM Domaine Fonds Saint Jacques 11 Rue du Pave 97230, Sainte-Marie, Martinique To celebrate the Festival of Animated Film, which is also celebrated in the Caribbean, the AFCA (French Association of Animated Film) invites you to discover this program of short films [...] Free admission Sat, Oct. 31 SHORT FILM SCREENING: BEST OF ANNECY – SPOTLIGHT ON WOMEN DIRECTORS October 31, 4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Domaine Fonds Saint Jacques 11 Rue du Pave 97230, Sainte-Marie, Martinique Produced in collaboration with Women in Animation, this program brings together the most talented female directors from the 2026 Annecy festival. Total runtime: 75 minutes Free admission Sat, Oct. 31 INTERACTIVE GAMES WITH SPORTYPLAY October 31, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Domaine Fonds Saint Jacques 11 Rue du Pave 97230, Sainte-Marie, Martinique SPORTYPLAY—An Extraordinary Sporting, Fun, and Educational Experience Turn your sport into a game! Challenge your friends. For children, adults, and seniors. Free Sat, Oct. 31 ANIMATED FILM NIGHT: AMÉLIE AND THE METAPHYSICS OF PIPES Oct. 31, 6:00 PM – 7:16 PM Domaine Fonds Saint Jacques 11 Rue du Pave 97230, Sainte-Marie, Martinique To close out the festival, nothing could be more magical than the traditional outdoor screening under the stars at the magnificent Domaine de Fonds Saint Jacques in the North [...] Free? www.fia-caraibe.com This unique gathering of professionals dedicated to animated film, video games, and immersive experiences in the French-speaking Caribbean is organized by the Federation of Animated Image Professionals of Martinique (FAIA Martinique). The festival is part of a broader effort to foster cultural, economic, and professional development within the animation and film industry. It brings together creators, producers, distributors, institutions, and the general public. Through its program, Martinique reinforces its position as a hub of innovation and visual talent at the heart of Caribbean and international exchanges. Caribbean Animated Film Festival, https://fia-caraibe.com