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Annecy Fest: Animation's Future Unveiled
19 Jun
Summary
- Annecy Festival showcases global animation talent and industry projects.
- Major studios and streamers present exclusive sneak peeks and premieres.
- The festival serves as a crucial scouting ground for emerging animators.
The prestigious Annecy animation festival is commencing, drawing global animation professionals to the French Alps. This event functions as a critical showcase for major studio and streaming productions, a platform for independent voices, and a prime location for discovering new talent.
The festival program includes world premieres such as Illumination's 'Minions & Monsters' and Richard Williams' final short film, 'Lysistrata'. Small-screen highlights feature the new 'Ghost in the Shell' anime series and a 'Rick and Morty' spin-off.
Award contenders like Netflix's 'In Waves' and the biographical drama 'Tangles' will be showcased. Major studios including Aardman, Warner Bros. Pictures Animation, and LAIKA will present exclusive footage and future project details.
Disney+, Netflix, and DreamWorks Animation are also set to reveal upcoming features and series. The 'Works in Progress' sessions will offer early glimpses into animated projects like 'Monkey Quest' and Netflix's 'Steps'.
