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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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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.
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.
‘18 Months,’ ‘Porque Hoy Es Sábado’ Earn Oscar Qualification With Animayo Gran Canaria Award Wins
Tony Bancroft, Andrew Gordon, Alan Bodner, and more were among the big-name animation industry vets at this year's Animayo Gran Canaria.
‘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.
‘Toy Story 5’ Tracking For Franchise-Best $140 Million Opening
The Pixar sequel is projected to score one of 2026’s biggest debuts and the studio’s strongest launch since 'Inside Out 2.'
Sweeping New Documentary ‘Walking With Animators’ Explores The People Behind The Craft Of Animation (EXCLUSIVE TRAILER)
Filmmakers Alexandre Poncet and Gilles Penso assemble a vast portrait of the medium through dozens of artists, studios, and educators.
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+.
One Year After Technicolor’s Fall, MPC Is Folded Into The Mill By New AI Parent Company TransPerfect
The latest consolidation of two storied VFX brands raises questions about stability, competition, and the role of AI in production pipelines.
‘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.
‘Winter In March,’ ‘Death Does Not Exist’ Take Top Honors At Animafest Zagreb 2026
Natalia Mirzoyan and Félix Dufour-Laperrière led the winners as Animafest Zagreb wrapped its 36th edition with honors for Joanna Quinn and Amid Amidi.
Aardman’s Peter Lord, David Sproxton Knighted In King’s Birthday Honours, Pop Paper City Creator Georgina Hurcombe Awarded MBE
The King’s Birthday Honours recognize animation leaders Peter Lord, David Sproxton, and Georgina Hurcombe for their industry contributions.
‘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.
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.
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.
New Zealand’s First Stop-Motion Feature ‘Kiri And Lou Go Raaa!’ Gets Trailer Ahead of Annecy Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Directed by Harry Sinclair and Ant Elworthy, the prequel explores how Kiri and Lou became friends, with performances from Jemaine Clement and Olivia Tennet.
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