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Annecy Festival 2024: innovation and diversity in animation
he Annecy Festival is set to captivate audiences once again from June 9th to 15th, 2024. Last year, the festival saw record attendance with nearly 16,000 badgeholders from over 100 countries, including 6,000 professionals at its market, Mifa (Marché international du film d’animation). This year reunites once again all the execs from the entire animation industry chain production segment.This year’s festival will pay a special tribute to Portuguese animation, celebrating its 100th anniversary. Throughout the week, top talents in Portuguese animation will be showcased, including seven special programs curated by experts such as Fernando Galrito, the director of the Lisbon International Animation Festival – La Monstra. Additionally, three Portuguese professionals will join the festival’s juries, whose full list will be revealed soon.
A unique highlight for 2024 is the integration of dance into the festival’s theme. The «Choreographies: Animation and Dance» section will explore the intersection of these two movement-based arts, showcasing how dance has influenced animation filmmakers. This thematic focus underscores the festival’s dedication to innovative and diverse artistic expressions.
A major new feature of the festival is the «Annecy Presents» section. This non-competitive category will introduce a wide range of feature films suitable for all audiences, particularly younger viewers. This initiative aims to highlight the diversity of global animation production, offering festivalgoers a broader spectrum of cinematic experiences.
Among the screening events, highlight Hola Frida, by André Kadi, Karine Vézina and produced by Tobo Média, Du Coup Production, Haut et Court Distribution. Also The legendary couturier Jean-Paul Gaultier & nWave Studios present their feature film project
Meanwhile on the «Making of» sessions, Common Side Effects (created by Joe Bennett and Steve Hely, and produced by King of the Hill) will screen the entire first episode of this eagerly awaited new series exclusively at Festival. And WAR IS OVER! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko (directed by Dave Mullins and produced by Electroleague), a short film, inspired by the iconic song «Happy Xmas (War Is Over),» will be presented by its creators, highlighting its journey to winning the Oscar® for Best Animated Short Film.
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