From Soviet Oppression To Annecy Success: The Story Of ‘My Favorite War’
The feature-length memoir was the only feature in competition at Annecy this year that was directed by a woman. We spoke with director Ilze Burkovska Jacobsen.
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How To Pitch Virtually During A Pandemic: Creators And Producers Share Tips
The teams behind three projects pitched at Annecy’s MIFA market tell us what was gained — and lost — in the shift to virtual pitching.
Here’s The Biggest Animation News You Missed In June
Social, economic, and public health crises — and a “Chicken Run” sequel.
Secrets Of A Creative Marriage: 10 Animation And Filmmaking Tips From Disney Directors Ron Clements And John Musker
Learn to take criticism. Don’t assume you’ll learn much at school. And always think of the nose…
‘Calamity,’ ‘The Physics Of Sorrow’ Top Annecy 2020 Honors (Full List Of Winners)
For the first time, the top feature prize went to a film that no one got to see.
Netflix Will Release Aardman’s ‘Chicken Run’ Sequel Worldwide
That’s another feather in the streamer’s cap…
Annecy Pitches: 5 TV Projects That Caught Our Eye
A celebration of Latin America’s carnivals, a satire of Britain’s bleak urban developments, a fable about a world literally turned on its head, and more…
The Dos And Don’ts Of Storyboarding: 10 Tips From Cartoon Network Artists
What does it take to make it as a storyboard artist? The people behind “Summer Camp Island,” “Apple & Onion,” and “The Amazing World of Gumball” give advice.
Annecy Pitches: 5 Film Projects That Caught Our Eye
An Egyptian fantasy, a transgender murder mystery, an apocalyptic coming-of-age tragicomedy, and more…
Keep An Eye On The Upcoming French Feature ‘The Summit Of The Gods’ (Annecy WIP)
The feature, an adaptation of Jiro Taniguchi’s famed manga, was presented as a work in progress at Annecy.
GKIDS Will Release ‘On-Gaku: Our Sound’ In The U.S.
Ever-reliable animation distributor GKIDS has acquired North American distribution rights to the indie Japanese animated feature On-Gaku: …
Director Tomm Moore Reveals New Details About ‘Wolfwalkers,’ Coming to Apple TV+ (Annecy WIP)
The final panel of Cartoon Saloon’s “Irish folklore triptych” is almost here.
No Budget? No Professional Animators? No Problem For Kenji Iwaisawa, Director Of The Madcap Anime Feature ‘Our Sound’
Kenji Iwaisawa made his award-winning film for one tenth of a normal anime feature’s budget. He tells us how he did it.
In Wake Of George Floyd Protests, Women In Animation Summit To Address Race And Solidarity
The symposium will be available to Annecy Online badgeholders from June 17.
Annecy Preview: 6 Highlights From This Year’s Virtual Program
For less than $17, experience the first virtual edition of the famous Annecy festival.
Faith, Nazis, And The Queen Of Scratch: A Conversation With Andreas Hykade
We speak to the renowned filmmaker ahead of the Annecy premiere of his autobiographical new film “Altötting.”
‘Kill It And Leave This Town,’ The Striking Polish Feature That Was 14 Years In The Making (Interview)
Ahead of its Annecy screening, director Mariusz Wilczyński tells us how he made “the first feature animated art film in the history of Polish cinema.”
Annecy Announces 20 Animated Features In Competition For 2020 Edition
Twenty animated features will be presented during next month’s online-only edition of Annecy.
Annecy Reveals Short Film Competition Selections For Its Upcoming Online Edition
The event itself may be canceled, but Annecy’s competitions are running as usual this year.
Animation Events During Coronavirus Outbreak: What’s Cancelled And What’s Postponed (Updated)
Read the latest statements on the disease from major animation festivals.
