Annecy Selects 21 Animated Features For Competition Lineups
The Annecy Festival’s artistic director provides commentary on why each feature film was selected for competition.
Feature Film
From fully-animated features to vfx-driven live-action films, animation is an integral part of the theatrical marketplace today.
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