Photo : ANNECY FESTIVAL/L. Gouttenoire
Short Films Official
A selection of short films in competition from all over the world, showcasing the diversity of genres, techniques and visual styles.
These works reveal the unique voices of their creators through original concepts, themes and atmospheres.
About the 2026 selection:
There are as many techniques as there are themes: puppets in mourning, drawings seeking emancipation, childhoods marked by war or loss… Yet hope reigns supreme, manifesting through characters who yearn for love and a more just world. The Official selection places its spotlight on the latest gems from established filmmakers but also from emerging talents, providing an exclusive glimpse into the realm of animation, its techniques and its messages.
Publication of the selected films: 25th March 2026
Access conditions: open to all badgeholders by reservation, and single admission ticket sales to the general public
Archives: check out the 2025 selection