We’re looking forward to the annual Annecy International Animation Film Festival, taking place between 14-19th June 2021.

This year, we’re excited to announce that we’re participating in a number of important events. From the Official Selection and Work In Progress Program, to the Women in Animation Summit, and a panel discussion on Sustainability in Animation.

Find out more below, we hope to see you there!

WIP Program | The House

Our highly anticipated anthology series, The House, directed by the leading voices in independent stop frame animation: Emma de Swaef and Marc Roels, Niki Lindroth von Bahr and Paloma Baeza will feature in this year’s WIP Program. Join the directors in conversation as they reveal the cast, their creative vision and process as well as sneak peeks of the carefully crafted characters for each story. Monday 14th June, 4:30pm BST. At 5:15 BST the talent will be hosting a live Q&A.
More here.

WIA Summit | Women in Creative Leadership

Hear from some of our talented female directors, producers and animators on the meaning of diversity and inclusion in their work and the animation industry more broadly.
More here.

The Animation Industry Confronted with the Environmental Challenge | Panel Discussion

Executive Producer and green advocate Julia Parfitt will be joining a number of industry professionals to discuss the impact of Animation on our environment and ways that we can shift our practices for a more sustainable future. Thursday 17th, 9:00 – 10:15 CET.
More here.

Official Selection | Tell Your Story (Steven)

Robertino Zambrano’s short Tell Your Story (Steven) will be screened in the official competition of Commissioned work. Keep your eyes peeled for the results!
More here.