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DreamWorks Pulls Back The Curtain On Its Filipino-Inspired Fantasy ‘Forgotten Island’ In Annecy Preview

New footage, Filipino folklore, anime-inspired sequences, and Jennifer Hudson’s villain highlight DreamWorks’ Annecy showcase.

‘Tangles’: The Messy Lines Between Love And Loss In Leah Nelson’s Buzzy Annecy Player

The director breaks down the adaptation process, voice performances, and emotional realities behind her Cannes favorite animated feature.

Annecy Daily #1: Opening Night; ‘Minions & Monsters,’ Aardman Reveals

Competition highlights, exclusive trailers, and early festival discoveries as Cartoon Brew begins its weeklong coverage from Annecy.

Cristal Winner Anca Damian Returns To Annecy With New Short ‘Motherhood’ (EXCLUSIVE TRAILER)

The acclaimed filmmaker’s autobiographical short explores memory, dreams, and parenthood through surreal animation.

From Graphic Novel To Ambitious Animated Feature: Inside Annecy WIP ‘The Shiatsung Project’ (EXCLUSIVE BTS)

Eva Cvijanović and Brigitte Archambault discuss their dystopian feature, NFB partnership, and unconventional production pipeline.

Ricky Gervais’ ‘Alley Cats’ Gets First Trailer Ahead Of Annecy Screening, Masterclass

The adult animated comedy about a group of feral cats is animated by Blink Industries and will hit the streamer in August.

Colored Pencils, Magic Markers, And Watercolors: Finding The Look Of Cartoon Saloon’s ‘Julián’ (EXCLUSIVE BTS)

Ahead of its Annecy premiere, Louise Bagnall discusses adapting Jessica Love’s book and crafting the film’s vibrant visual world.

‘The Feeling Of Something Drawn By A Person’: Science Saru’s Strategy For A New ‘The Ghost In The Shell’ Adaptation

At Annecy, the studio detailed its manga-inspired approach, handcrafted production pipeline, and rejection of GenAI tools.

Crunchyroll, Goodfellas Back Xilam’s Annecy WIP Thriller ‘The Wolf’

The distributors have boarded Benjamin Massoubre and Fursy Teyssier’s psychological thriller, based on Jean-Marc Rochette’s graphic novel.

How ‘Bear Story’ Oscar Winner Gabriel Osorio Built Punkrobot’s First Feature, ‘Brave Cat’ (EXCLUSIVE CLIP)

Osorio explains how Chile’s darkest moments inspired a family adventure about loss, justice, and forgiveness in a divided world.

Annecy Opens With Surprise Guests, A Tribute To Marjane Satrapi, And The World Premiere Of ‘Minions & Monsters’

Chris Meledandri praised Annecy’s role in animation culture while Guillermo del Toro’s not-so-surprising appearance topped off a star-studded opening night.

Aardman Turns 50, But Its Annecy Presentation Was All About The Future

New looks at ‘Let’s Go Timmy,’ ‘Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom,’ and ‘Danger Delilah’ headlined Aardman’s Annecy event.

Aardman Shares First Look, Deatils For ‘Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures Of Sirfetch’d And Pichu’

Annecy attendees got an early look at never-before-seen footage, with new details revealing a Galar-set adventure led by Sirfetch’d and Pichu.

10 Must-Watch Shorts At Annecy 2026

Annecy’s program is as unweildy and overwhelming as it is brilliant, so we’ve laid out ten short films you don’t wanna miss at this year’s festival.

Your Guide To WIA At Annecy 2026: What To See, Who’s Speaking, And When

Planning your Annecy schedule? Here’s a guide to WIA’s World Summit, Bonnie Arnold’s fireside chat, filmmaker panels, and more.

‘Nobody’ Director Yu Shui On Crafting China’s Biggest-Ever 2D Animated Hit

Ahead of an Annecy competition appearance, the filmmaker discusses blending Chinese painting traditions with Western techniques to shape the feature’s look.

Annecy Short ‘Cartoon Physics’ Explores A Mother’s Meditation On Her Daughter’s First Encounter With Death (EXCLUSIVE TRAILER)

Oscar-nominated filmmakers Ru Kuwahata and Max Porter return with a stop-motion short about childhood, loss, and wonder.

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