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Aardman Turns 50, But Its Annecy Presentation Was All About The Future
New looks at ‘Let’s Go Timmy,’ ‘Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom,’ and ‘Danger Delilah’ headlined Aardman’s Annecy event.
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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.
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.
Buenos Aires Studio Bellolandia Drops First Story Trailer for South American Anime Series ‘Electro Andes’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The studio’s anime-inspired, ethno-cyberpunk pilot episode heads to its world premiere at Annecy at precisely the right moment.
‘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.
Annecy Short ‘Cartoon Physics’ Explores A Mother’s Meditation On Her Daughter’s First Encounter With Death (EXCLUSIVE TRAILER)
Oscar-nominated filmmakers Ru Kuwahata and Max Porter return with a stop-motion short about childhood, loss, and wonder.
‘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.
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+.
‘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 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.
‘Shooom’s Odyssey’ Team Launches Production On Buzzy Debut Feature ‘The Little Run’
Julien Bisaro and Claire Paoletti’s animated feature from Picolo Pictures will be at next week’s MIFA and is targeting a 2028 theatrical release.
Moth Studio Developing Animated Adaptation Of Million-Selling Kids’ Book ‘The Storm Whale’
BAFTA-nominated Moth Studio will present its 30-minute adaptation of Benji Davies’ beloved picture book at Annecy’s MIFA next week.
‘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.
TeamTO Expands Into Adult Animation With Anime-Inspired Thriller ‘Junichiro Jackson’
The series, co-produced by Martian Blueberry, the studio co-founded by ‘The Boondocks’ producer Carl Jones, will debut early footage at Annecy.
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.
Stop-Motion Whiz Anna Mantzaris Returns To Short Filmmaking With ‘Please,’ Drops Trailer Ahead Of Zagreb Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Stellan Skarsgård lends his voice to Mantzaris’ new felt-textured stop-motion short premiering at Animafest before heading to Annecy.
Vergine Keaton’s Cannes-Pitched Project ‘Bataille’ Explores War, Power, And Humanity Through Animated Renaissance Art
‘Making a film is sculpting time.’ Vergine Keaton discusses her dialogue-free animated epic inspired by Renaissance art.
Must Anime Still Be Made In Japan? Toei GM Asama Yosuke Doesn’t Think So
“The era when anime was something made only by Japanese people is over,” the executive said while promoting Toei’s upcoming feature ‘Monkey Quest.’
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