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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.
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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.
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.
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.
‘I’m Laughing And Enjoying The Shapes’: Lizzy Hobbs On Animating ‘Daughters Of The Late Colonel’
The British auteur discusses humor, handmade animation, and the joy of animating ahead of the film's Cannes debut and Annecy competition screening.
(Almost) All The Animation Heading To Cannes 2026
A Pixar alum's 2D debut, an opera adaptation, a Blender simulation comedy, and a queer virus satire. The animation heading to the Croisette next week.
‘Dog Alone’: A Deeply Personal Short From BAP, One Of Portugal’s Most Distinctive Animation Studios
An interview with director Marta Reis Andrade exploring BAP Studio’s hybrid documentary style, family voices, memory, and magical realism.
Watch Composer Pablo Pico Craft The Score For Eva Lusbaronian’s Toronto Player ‘Death Of The Fish’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Composer Pablo Pico discusses crafting the original music for Eva Lusbaronian’s dialogue-free short 'Death of the Fish,' which just premiered at TIFF.
AI-Possessed Cereal Spokes-Cartoons Go Rogue In Uli Meyer’s ‘Tricky’: ‘The Mascots Are Angry’
Meyer is working on a concept teaser for his meta live-action/2D hybrid project 'Tricky,' currently in early development.
You Should Consider Producing Your Next Animation Project With Hungarians. Here’s Why.
Hungary is the country of honor at the Annecy Festival this year, and there is a lot to celebrate about the country's animation.
USC Launches The Expanded Animation (XA) MFA Program: A Bold New Frontier For Artists And Innovators
USC's new animation program is a dynamic interdisciplinary initiative designed for passionate visual media artists from all disciplines.
Co Hoedeman, Oscar-Winning Stop-Motion Animator, Dies At 84
Hoedeman's short films received dozens of awards, including the Oscar, BAFTA, and grand prix at Annecy.
How Colombia’s Venturia Animation Added A Dose Of Classic Animation To The ‘Not Just A Goof’ Documentary
The new Disney+ documentary about the making of 'A Goofy Movie' is augmented with unique animated sequences that bring the story to life.
U.K. Directors Nicolas Ménard And Jack Cunningham Release 3D-Printed Stop-Motion Project ‘Triple Bill’
This trilogy of stop-motion shorts achieves its effect with a mix of traditional and cutting-edge animation techniques.
Picha Against All Odds : New Documentary Sheds Light On Belgian Animation Satirical Legend
Belgian filmmaker Luc Jabon speaks with Cartoon Brew about unearthing Picha's legacy and recontextualizing the work of this European pioneer of adult animation.
‘The Eclipse’ Short Film Is A Magical Directorial Debut For Gabriel Schemoul
Schemoul, an animation industry artist in France, worked nights and weekends for nine months to create this stunning, dreamlike film.
Unconventional Historical And Experimental Themes Enliven Thomas Renoldner’s Short ‘Stampfer Dreams’
A new animated short delves into the life and work of one of the earliest practitioners of animated images.
Robert Verrall, National Film Board Of Canada Animation Pioneer, Has Died
As a filmmaker and producer, Verrall helped elevate animation to new heights and demonstrated its potential as a powerful tool for storytelling and education.
Oscar Shortlist Interviews: Director Nicolas Keppens Shares His Favorite Shot From ‘Beautiful Men’ (Exclusive)
In this exclusive series, the filmmakers behind each of this year's Oscar-shortlisted shorts reveal their favorite shots.
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