The Annecy International Animation Film Festival, the world’s most important week in global animatioon, returns to the French Alps this June 9-15, hosting visionary directors, groundbreaking films and a burgeoning number of established and emerging studios and voices from around the world.
This year’s edition is one of the most ambitious yet, marked by a rich blend of themes, powerful political storytelling and a notable emphasis on independent animation. As fest art director Marcel Jean notes, “The quality of independent animation has increased in a most spectacular way,” which is evident across this year’s programming, particularly in the Official Competition and Contrechamp Feature categories.
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