Press publications
Annecy 2016 - Report
23rd June 2016
The Event Remains THE Place to Be in the Animation Sector
Award Winners for the 40th Annecy Festival
18th June 2016
The juries from the 40th Annecy International Animation Film Festival revealed the 2016 award winners during the Closing Ceremony on Saturday 18th June.
Annecy Attributes its First Prizes!
17th June 2016
For the third year in a row, the Special Prizes were distributed in front of the Mayor of Annecy, Jean-Luc Rigaut, during a ceremony that was held today at 6:30 pm at the Town Hall. 10 Prizes were awarded.
MIFA 2016
17th June 2016
Intensified Indicators and Unparalleled International Status
Jeffrey Katzenberg presented with Annecy Film Festival's First ever Golden Ticket
15th June 2016
In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the medium and field of animation, the organizers of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival presented – and surprised – DreamWorks Animation’s Jeffrey Katzenberg with the Festival’s first ever Golden Ticket, granting the
Key Mifa Moments
2nd June 2016
The Mifa Continues to Grow, Securing its Spot as the Leading Global Animation Market
Key Festival Moments
30th May 2016
The Annecy International Animation Film Festival will be kicking things off on 13th June. There will be six days of festivities with 230 films in the Official Selection and loads of highly awaited film premieres! Here are some of the highlights you won’t want to miss.
The Ina and the Annecy International Animation Film Festival Will Be Celebrating French Animation from 13th to 18th June!
26th May 2016
As the Festival is paying tribute to French animation this year, the Ina (French National Audiovisual Institute) is joining in on the event to celebrate the excellence of France’s world-renowned creativity.
Virtual Reality is Crashing Annecy's Party!
23rd May 2016
Animation is pushing boundaries: Three VR events you won’t want to miss!
Inner Workings & Moana
22nd April 2016
Walt Disney Animation Studios brings the world premiere of their new short Inner Workings to the Annecy Festival, as well as never-before-seen footage from their upcoming feature Moana.
Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures’ The Secret Life of Pets, World Premiere at Annecy
15th April 2016
The all-new comedy from Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures, The Secret Life of Pets, will hold its world premiere at Annecy 2016.
Guillermo del Toro will be giving an exclusive Masterclass
6th April 2016
Annecy is proud to announce a Masterclass event featuring award-winning master storyteller Guillermo del Toro.
Annecy Steps up Backing for Animated Features
5th April 2016
As part of the new partnership with the Cannes Film Market, this year the Annecy International Animation Film Festival and Market have been included in the Goes to Cannes showcase sessions to back a selection of animated feature films.
Epic Meetings
8th March 2016
This year is shaping up to be full of magical moments! Work in Progress sessions, Keynote speeches, Masterclasses... check out the programme!
Celebrating 130 Years of Alliance Between France and Korea in Animation!
29th February 2016
On 4th June 1886, France and Korea signed a treaty of friendship, trade and navigation, establishing the first diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Premiere of the new Disney•Pixar FINDING DORY and ceremony of Disney Art Challenge
15th February 2016
In 2016, The Annecy International Animation Film Festival will held the prize-giving ceremony of the 4th edition of Disney Art Challenge.
French Animation in the Spotlight
5th February 2016
The global event dedicated to animation will take place from 13th to 18th June 2016, and, for the first time, will be giving pride of place to French animation, as well as a programme focusing on animation in advertising.