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Pierre Coffin And Chris Meledandri On ‘Minions,’ Auteur Ambitions, And Illumination’s French Roots
Pierre Coffin and Chris Meledandri on how Minions and Monsters reflects Illumination’s shift toward creator-driven risk-taking and its French roots.
Interviews
Cannibals, Surrealism, And Solo Filmmaking Collide In ‘Gregor’ (EXCLUSIVE TRAILER)
Ahead of its Annecy Midnight Specials premiere, director Manu Gomez reflects on spending five years single-handedly crafting his hand-drawn thriller.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
‘When We Fail, What Do We Do Next?’: Sébastien Laudenbach On Hope, Failure, And ‘Viva Carmen’
The Annecy competition player retells Bizet’s opera through children determined to change its ending and explores failure, hope, and collective action.
The Fog, French Folklore, And Fistfights That Fuel Disney+’s New Series ‘The Doomies’
Creator Andres Fernandez discusses the influence of his hometown Brittany, Pozla’s designs, Buffy inspirations, and bringing the series to Disney+.
‘A Road Movie On Foot’: The Long Journey Behind Brazilian Annecy Player ‘Son Of A Bitch’
Four filmmakers, a three-legged dog, a copy of ‘Moby-Dick,’ and a search for family drive this distinctive feature from Brazil.
‘The Violinist,’ Singapore’s First Animated Feature In 15 Years, Explores War And Friendship Across Eight Decades (EXCLUSIVE TRAILER)
Ahead of the film’s Annecy competition premiere, directors Ervin Han and Raúl García discuss the landmark Singapore-Spain co-production.
The Strange Gravity Of Chris Sullivan’s Annecy-Bound ‘The Orbit Of Minor Satellites’
Ahead of the film’s world premiere, the Chicago filmmaker unpacks its unusual origins, layered narratives, and handmade craft.
‘If We Can Imagine It, We Can Animate It’: The Ambriz Bros. On ‘I Am Frankelda’ Mexico’s First Stop-Motion Feature (EXCLUSIVE BTS)
The Cinema Fantasma founders discuss self-financing their landmark feature, building a hometown industry, and lessons from Guillermo del Toro.
‘Chimney Town: Frozen In Time’ Director Yusuke Hirota On Studio 4ºC’s Hybrid Animation Approach
The director discusses hybrid animation, Tim Burton influences, and the evolving creative philosophy behind StudioºC ahead of an Annecy Presents appearance.
As The World Cup Begins, Esteban Pedrozo’s ‘Julio’ Delivers A Love Letter To Soccer In Its Purest Form (EXCLUSIVE)
Voiced by Jorge Gutierrez, the short follows a man who never reaches the professional ranks, but whose love for the game never diminishes.
From Siberian Designer To Indie Animation Cult Favorite: How Alex Semenov Built Lazy Square (EXCLUSIVE)
Now based in Florida, the Lazy Square creator reflects on viral success, AI disruption, and life as an independent animator.
How Animation Captured The Magical Realism Of Emi Martínez’s Childhood Memories In Netflix Doc
Director Gustavo Cova, cartoonist Liniers, and Buenos Aires’s Hook Up animation used handcrafted 2D animation to blend memory, fantasy, and sport.
Anime, JRPG, European Fantasy, And Soccer Obsessions Shaped Disney+’s ‘Dragon Striker’
Charles Lefebvre and Sylvain Dos Santos discuss worldbuilding, sports action, and designing a fantasy universe where every detail serves the story.
75 Oil Paintings, 30+ Artists, 4 Countries: Hisko Hulsing’s 11-Year ‘Danse Macabre’ Journey (EXCLUSIVE TRAILER)
Premiering at Annecy this month, the filmmaker’s latest short grew from music, storyboards, and years of experimentation.
DreamWorks Vet Liron Topaz Heads To Tribeca With His Indie Short ‘Saba,’ Turning Grief Into A Visually Stunning Tale Of Love And Loss (EXCLUSIVE TRAILER)
Topaz joined us to discuss creating the film’s upside-down, gravity-defying world, telling a full story in just one shot, and returning to his indie roots.
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