XR is everywhere, and is for everyone, the latest offer from XR@Annecy!
With the development of a complete transversal program dedicated to XR since 2019, Annecy has become the unmissable international event for animated creations in all its forms!
XploR Zone
At the centre of the Village du Festival, in the Haras, come and discover a selection of virtual reality animation works. In this free-access broadcasting area, young and old can come and experience a dozen immersive adventures to play, discover and dream!
With our partners:
- Arte Digital Experiences
- Luca Pixar Animation Studios
- France Télévisions/Storylab
- Made in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
VR Works
Presented as part of the Special Programmes for the first time at Annecy in 2016, Virtual Reality became competitive in 2019 with VR Works in the Official Selection. One of them has the accolade of winning the Cristal Award for Best VR Work, chosen by a specialized jury.
See the 2021 Official Selection
XR Professional Conferences
Inspiring events dedicated to XR are integrated into the Festival+ offer. Real discussion platforms to consider XR’s current and future challenges. These sessions provide a crosscutting approach where renowned industry professionals share their work experience and strategic viewpoints.
Work in Progress XR
Annecy’s Work in Progress, the unique opportunity to discover exclusively how animation films are made, revealing the production secrets of immersive works in development. Artistic choices and production challenges are all on the programme in these sessions.
Mifa Pitches – Digital Experiences
The Mifa Pitches showcase the best animation projects in the writing or development phase and seeking funding. For the last few years, these great Mifa meetings have included their Digital Experiences category, bringing together VR and AR projects.
Discover the 2021 selected projects