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After A Crunchyroll Pickup, Annecy’s Most-Hyped WIP Became ‘The Wolf,’ Here’s What We Learned
Directors Benjamin Massoubre and Fursy Tessier broke down the research, hybrid pipeline, and artistic vision behind Xilam's ambitious mountain thriller.
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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.
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.
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.
Charming ‘Luce And The Rock’ Spin-Off Series Brings Back Annecy Festival’s Sweetheart Duo (EXCLUSIVE CLIP)
Britt Raes and Mathilde Prévost expand the acclaimed short into a 35-episode series built around friendship, curiosity, and kindness.
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+.
‘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.
‘Under The Lake,’ A Coen-Inspired, Dialogue-Free Thriller, Gets Trailer Ahead Of Tribeca World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Juan Carlos Mostaza’s dark animated short blends classic Hollywood tension, noir atmosphere, and faceless wire characters in a nail-biting thriller.
‘We Need To Be Self-Reliant’: AnimaxFYB Founder Francis Y. Brown Reflects On The Ghanaian Studio’s First Decade
Brown discusses AnimaxFYB’s rise from Ghana’s lone animation studio to a leading force in West African animation working on its first original feature.
Oscar-Nominated ‘A Cat in Paris’ Director Alain Gagnol Assembles A New Team For ‘Dog My Cats!’
Gagnol talks collaborating with Lilas Cognet after long-time partner Jean-Loup Felicioli retired, handcrafted visuals, and bringing the 2D feature to Cannes.
How ‘Blaise’ Evolved From An Underground French Comic Strip To A Cannes-Playing Animated Feature
Dimitri Planchon and Jean-Paul Guigue unpack the film’s handmade 2D aesthetic, ensemble voice recording, and comic-book origins.
How The Brothers Behind ‘Superman: Awakens’ Launched An Original Sci-Fi Universe With ‘Sjor’ Using Unreal Engine 5
Antonis and Stavros Fylladitis discuss mythology, creating an original indie universe, and shaking the stigma around game engine-produced shorts.
Fueled By Fandom, Open-Source Tools, And Art History: Why ‘Ebony Witch’ Is A Model Modern Indie Pilot
The painterly pilot merges hybrid tools, fine art influences, and real-time audience input, revealing a tailor-made approach for a digital-native production.
Hand-Drawn Turtles Collide With Live-Action Magic In Eyebolls’ Hybrid Spot (EXCLUSIVE BTS)
A behind-the-scenes look at how Eyebolls integrated 2D characters into live-action footage using careful staging and a nuanced compositing pipeline.
Blending Myth And Modern Life, Mexico’s 2D Gem ‘My Friend the Sun’ Premieres In Guadalajara (EXCLUSIVE)
Ahead of its premiere, director Alejandra Pérez González discusses reshaping the film and how Fotosíntesis built its expressive 2D world.
Cult Spanish Comic ‘Solo’ Comes To Brutal Life In Hampa Studio’s Proof-of-Concept Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
Director Toni Mortero and producer Álvaro García discuss adapting the comic, developing its 2D-inspired look, and plans for a feature film.
‘My Drawings Are Alive’: Sylvain Chomet On Memory And Making ‘A Magnificent Life’
Chomet explains his approach to portraying Marcel Pagnol, blending memory and history in a film that challenges what a biopic can be.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Directors Land $10M Deal After The Film’s Breakout Success
A lack of early sequel terms with Netflix gave Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans unprecedented leverage to secure major paydays and rare backend compensation.
From ‘Star Wars’ And ‘SpongeBob’ To International Indie Hits, Annecy Unveils 2026 TV, Commissioned Films Lineups
The festival’s latest selections span global series, music videos, ads, and auteur shorts, highlighting animation across formats and audiences.
‘Real Life Isn’t That Dramatic’: Director Xu Zao On Virtual Escapism In ‘Light Pillar’
Following the film's Berlinale premiere, the director talked with us about blending formats, restrained emotion, and first-feature risks.
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