Annecy Winners: ‘Flee,’ ‘Bob Spit,’ ‘Peel,’ ‘Vanille’ Take Top Prizes
Read the full list of winners at Annecy 2021, a strong year for animated documentaries.
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Annecy Pitches: The Most Promising Animation Projects From Nigeria
The films and series pitched from the country range widely in subject matter, from terrorist extremism to zombie goats.
How Animation Studios Are Combating Climate Change
Animated shows have long promoted environmental messages. Now the studios themselves are catching up.
Animation Is Film Will Return To L.A. This Fall
For the first time, audiences outside of L.A. will be able to experience Animation is Film, which is adding virtual screenings to its line-up this year.
Annecy Pitches: The Future Of Chilean Animation
A look at Chilean feature and series pitches at Annecy.
African Creators Tapped For Disney+ Anthology ‘Kizazi Moto’; Peter Ramsey Exec-Produces
Disney also presented two other upcoming shows from white African creators at Annecy.
Cats, Droughts, And Shadowy Millionaires: 3 Promising Feature Pitches At Annecy
We watched all the feature pitches at Annecy’s MIFA market. Here are the three we liked best.
Sylvain Chomet To Direct ‘The Magnificent Life Of Marcel Pagnol’
Chomet is best known for the Oscar-nominated features “The Triplets of Belleville” and “The Illusionist.”
A Degree Isn’t Necessary To Work In Animation: 5 Takeaways From Women In Animation’s Panel
Mentorships are key. Talent is not all about artistry. Parents need to be educated. And more …
Netflix Unveils Casts Of Adult Animated Projects ‘Human Resources’ And ‘The House’
Yesterday, we reported out of Annecy on Inside Job, Netflix’s first in-house adult animation series. More news from that department: …
Watch The English Trailer For The Austrian Feature ‘Snotty Boy’
The film will world premiere at Annecy next week.
The Best Animation Instagrams Of The Week: Annecy Filmmakers
This week, we spotlight five directors who have a short film in competition at Annecy.
Exclusive: Watch The Teaser For ‘Perlimps,’ The New Feature From Oscar-Nominated Director Alê Abreu
The film will be released in 2022.
Women In Animation Unveils Program For 5th World Summit At Annecy
The theme this year: “The Business Case for Diversity.”
Annecy Reveals Programming Details For Its 2021 Hybrid Edition
The festival will take place next month both in-person in France and online for those who aren’t yet able to travel.
Annecy Announces 19 Animated Features In Competition
Asia is the best-represented continent, with eight films in all.
Annecy Reveals Short & TV Films In Competition At 2021 Edition
The world’s leading animation festival will be held this year on June 14–19. The organizers are planning a hybrid edition.
Call For Entries: Annecy Festival, Next Lab, Quirino Awards, Sustainability Animation Residency
Find out what the events are looking for and how to apply.
From Soviet Oppression To Annecy Success: The Story Of ‘My Favorite War’
The feature-length memoir was the only feature in competition at Annecy this year that was directed by a woman. We spoke with director Ilze Burkovska Jacobsen.
How To Pitch Virtually During A Pandemic: Creators And Producers Share Tips
The teams behind three projects pitched at Annecy’s MIFA market tell us what was gained — and lost — in the shift to virtual pitching.
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