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Cannes Standout ‘Iron Boy’ Set For U.S. Theatrical Run After Sony Pictures Classics Pickup
A boy confined to an iron brace searches for freedom in Louis Clichy’s painterly coming-of-age story set in rural France.
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‘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.
Critics’ Week Opener ‘In Waves’ Is Netflix’s First Major 2026 Cannes Acquisition
Phuong Mai Nguyen’s animated feature debut, based on AJ Dungo’s graphic memoir of the same name, becomes a major early festival pickup.
Oscar-Nominated ‘A Cat in Paris’ Director Alain Gagnol Assembles A New Team For ‘Dog My Cats!’
Gagnol talks collaborating with Lilas Cognet after long-time partner Jean-Loup Felicioli retired, handcrafted visuals, and bringing the 2D feature to Cannes.
Signe Baumane’s ‘Karmic Knot’ Builds Buzz Ahead Of Busy Festival Season
Producer Fabian Driehorst discusses the film’s financing push, hybrid production style, and growing support from major actors and broadcasters.
Annecy Unveils 36 Titles Across Its 2026 Feature, Contrechamp, And Annecy Presents Lineups
The festival’s latest selections highlight a globally diverse slate of auteur-driven features, rising voices, and audience-friendly titles.
Previews Of Pixar’s ‘Gatto,’ Netflix’s ‘Ray Gunn,’ DreamWorks’ ‘Forgotten Island’ Headline Annecy’s Special Events Lineup
From studio previews to auteur tributes, this year’s slate highlights animation’s evolving landscape across commercial momentum and creative ambition.
Annecy Rekindles Illumination Relationship, Making ‘Minions & Monsters’ Its Opening Film
Illumination returns to the French fest, reminding of its Paris studio roots and long-standing pipeline since the days of Mac Guff.
Viral Japanese Stop Motion, Grandmas Who Talk To Cats, Flavorless Distopias: Cannes’ Annecy Animation Showcase 2026
This year’s lineup mixes techniques, genres, and highlighting filmmakers and features from across Europe, Japan, and Latin America.
Annecy Unveils 2026 Shorts Lineup Featuring Hertzfeldt, Hulsing, Schwizgebel
Films from established animation voices debut alongside award-winning titles and emerging experiments, signaling a strong and diverse year for the French fest.
From ‘Star Wars’ And ‘SpongeBob’ To International Indie Hits, Annecy Unveils 2026 TV, Commissioned Films Lineups
The festival’s latest selections span global series, music videos, ads, and auteur shorts, highlighting animation across formats and audiences.
Mike Judge To Receive Annecy’s Honorary Cristal For Career Achievement
The ‘King of the Hill’ and ‘Beavis and Butt-Head’ creator will be honored at the 2026 edition of the festival with a career tribute and special screening event.
Annecy Teams With Berlin’s European Film Market On Landmark Push For Animation
One of the world’s top film markets is going all-in on animation, working with Annecy to shake up the industry’s usually quiet first quarter.
‘Scarlet,’ ‘Arco,’ ‘Little Amélie’ Headline 2025 Animation Is Film Lineup
Animation Is Film 2025 runs Oct 17–19 in Hollywood, featuring global and U.S. premieres, industry panels, and a diverse selection of shorts.
Stream A Half-Dozen 2025 Annecy Shorts On The Animation Showcase
Stream award-winning shorts from Annecy 2025, including ‘The Night Boots’ and ‘The Girl Who Cried Pearls,’ now on The Animation Showcase.
Annecy Shifts 2026 Dates To Avoid G7 Summit
Annecy, typically held in the first week of June, saw a record 18,200 guests visiting the fest. What impact might a change in dates have?
When Did Animated Shorts Get So Long? An Investigation Into The Uncomfortable Rise Of Long Shorts
As animation directors explore longer film formats, the trend is causing headaches for producers, distributors, festival programmers, and educators.
Annecy Unveils Its 2024 Short Film Lineups
From first-timers to Oscar winners, this year’s four short film sections feature 67 films from 30 countries.
Annecy And MIFA Will Host A New VR And Games Showcase At This Year’s Festival
The festival is teaming with Spain’s Weird Market for a video game cinematics and trailers competition. Submissions are open now.
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