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‘The Colors Within’ Director Naoko Yamada To Headline Kilkenny Animated 2026
The Irish festival returns September 11–13 with premieres, industry panels, craft talks, an artist market, and a Cartoon Saloon anniversary book signing.
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Egyptian Gods, Prog Metal, And PlayStation Graphics Collide In Dima Grigorev’s Video For Shokran’s ‘Imhotep: The Falcon Of Gold’
Dima Grigorev explains how he used Blender, Unreal Engine, mocap, and ragdoll physics to create Shokran’s PS2-style 'Imhotep: The Falcon of Gold' music video.
Venice-Bound Short ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors’ Turns An Amusement Park Into A Coming-Of-Age Nightmare (EXCLUSIVE TRAILER)
Virginia Mori's dialogue-free 2D short uses pastel amusement park imagery and dark humor to explore childhood’s first encounter with violence.
Chilean Schoolyard Noir; Student Academy Awards; Bigger In Texas
This week is off to an eclectic start, which is how we prefer it. We’re really excited to debut the exclusive trailer for the Chilean …
Don Iwerks, Disney Legend, Oscar-Winning Inventor, And Pioneer Of Immersive Cinema, Dies At 96
Oscar-winning inventor Don Iwerks transformed Disney attractions, large-format cinema, and 3D filmmaking across six decades.
Art Makes Story In ‘Ogresse,’ Miyu’s Upcoming Jazz-Infused, Empowering Fairy Tale
Cécile McLorin Salvant and Lia Bertels detailed the film's Haitian influences, evolving visual style, and ambitious international production.
Illumination’s Next Original Feature ‘Not Alone’ Gets First Teaser
The first teaser arrives for Illumination's original feature, directed by Eric Guillon, Claire Dodgson, and Jonathan Del Val.
How ‘Eventized’ Screenings, ‘Coraline’s’ 4K Re-Release, And Annecy’s Platform Helped Shape Laika’s Plans For ‘Wildwood’
David Burke explains how Annecy, Fathom Entertainment, and the studio's successful re-release screenings are shaping the plan for Laika's next feature.
Hope, AI, And Indie Ambition: The Contradictions That Defined Annecy 2026
Our on-the-ground look at the conversations, projects, and moments that defined the vibe of Annecy 2026, and the lingering questions attendees took home.
Our Annecy 2026 Studio Report Card: The Winners, Losers, And How One Company Actually Did More Harm Than Good
From Netflix and Warner Bros. to DreamWorks and Paramount, we break down which studios impressed, disappointed, and surprised in France.
‘We Wanted A More Indie Pipeline’: How Patience And New Tech Made Duncan Jones’s Rogue Trooper Possible
Jones and producer Stuart Fenegan explain how Unreal Engine 5, smart workflows, and years of experimentation shaped their animated sci-fi feature.
‘The Violinist’ Scores Surprise Annecy Cristal Win As ‘Iron Boy’ Takes Three Awards – Full Winners List
Other winners included Don Hertzfeldt's 'Paper Trail,' 'The Great Dreamscape,' 'Ball Face,' and 'Unloved,' which claimed top honors in their categories.
‘Brave Cat’ Wins First-Ever Annecy Presents Audience Award – Full Special Prizes List
Other winners included 'The Violinist,' 'God Is Shy,' 'Eclosión,' 'Piccolo Piccolo,' 'Uka-uka,' and 'The 12 Inch Pianist.'
Luis De La Rosa, ‘Across The Spider-Verse’ Animator And ‘Ash Raider’ Creator, Dies At 34
The animation community is mourning the Mexican artist, who died while attending Annecy and presenting his original project, 'Ash Raider.'
China’s Bilibili, France’s ADN Unveil New Co-Production Model, Announce ‘Hero Killer’ With Passion Paris
Bilibili expands its partnership with France's ADN, revealing two international co-productions and the first look at the Webtoon adaptation 'Hero Killer.'
From ‘Wall-E’ To ‘Iron Boy, Louis Clichy On The Unorthodox Journey To His First Solo Feature
Fresh off its Cannes premiere, the former Pixar animator discusses rural France, hand-drawn animation, and how 'Iron Boy' became his most personal work.
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.
Julien Chheng On The Roles of Family, Fables, And Efficiency In Crafting La Cachette’s First Feature, ‘Mu Yi And The Handsome General’ (EXCLUSIVE BTS)
The Studio La Cachette director discusses Chinese folklore, personal history, and making an ambitious feature on an indie budget.
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.
Crunchyroll Looks Beyond Japanese Anime, Eyes European Collaborations Like ‘The Wolf,’ ‘Dreamland’
The streamer says France is a key growth market as it expands beyond Japan with projects from Xilam, Ellipse, and La Chouette.
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