Trending Now - Annecy 2026 Spotlights Star-studded Animation Lineup and Events
WHO:
Deadline - Mike Judge will receive a special honor at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
Deadline - The Brothers Quay will be guests at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
Variety - Annecy artistic director Marcel Jean commented on the animation industry crisis.
Deadline - Guests of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival include Ricky Gervais, Brad Bird, and Mike Judge.
WHAT:
Variety - The Annecy International Animation Film Festival will feature a stacked Special Events program that includes a presentation by Brad Bird on his upcoming feature “Ray Gunn,” alongside Pixar’s “Gatto,” Ricky Gervais’ “Alley Cats,” and a “Rick & Morty” spin-off.
Deadline - "The Violinist," co-directed by Ervin Han and Raul Garcia, is the first Singaporean film to enter the main competition at the Annecy Animation Film Festival, marking a historic moment in the festival's 65-year history.
Variety - The Special Events program at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival will include a presentation by Brad Bird on his upcoming feature “Ray Gunn.”
Variety - "The Violinist," co-directed by Ervin Han and Raul Garcia, is the first Singaporean film to enter the main competition at the Annecy Animation Film Festival.
Variety - The 2026 Annecy Animation Film Festival features a lineup that includes Brad Bird’s “Ray Gunn,” Pixar’s “Gatto,” Ricky Gervais’ “Alley Cats,” and a “Rick & Morty” spin-off.
Deadline - The festival announced its 2026 lineup, which includes special events and main competition lineups.
WHERE:
Variety - The Annecy International Animation Film Festival takes place in Annecy, France.
WHEN:
Deadline - The Annecy International Animation Film Festival is set for 2026.
WHY:
Variety - The festival's lineup reflects the ongoing crisis in the animation industry, as noted by Marcel Jean.
HOW:
Variety - The festival will showcase a diverse selection of animated works, highlighting the resilience of the animation industry despite ongoing challenges.
Variety - "The Violinist" is a hand-drawn animated feature produced by Singapore's Robot Playground.
Variety - The festival showcases a wide-ranging selection of animated works despite the industry's challenges.
(UPDATED April 28, 2026 21:19 UTC)
The Annecy International Animation Film Festival is set to showcase an exciting Special Events program that includes a presentation by Brad Bird on his upcoming feature "Ray Gunn," along with Pixar's "Gatto," Ricky Gervais' "Alley Cats," and a spin-off of "Rick & Morty." In a historic moment for the festival's 65-year history, "The Violinist," co-directed by Ervin Han and Raul Garcia, will be the first Singaporean film to enter the main competition. This year's lineup promises to be a remarkable celebration of animation and storytelling.
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(UPDATED April 28, 2026 19:24 UTC)
Mike Judge is set to receive a special honor at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, which promises to be a highlight of the event. The festival will also feature a presentation by Brad Bird on his upcoming animated feature “Ray Gunn.” In addition to these exciting presentations, the festival will showcase a diverse selection of animated works, emphasizing the resilience of the animation industry amid ongoing challenges.
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(UPDATED April 28, 2026 15:46 UTC)
The Brothers Quay will be guests at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, which is set to showcase a variety of exciting films. Among them is "The Violinist," co-directed by Ervin Han and Raul Garcia, marking a significant milestone as the first Singaporean film to enter the main competition at the festival. This hand-drawn animated feature is produced by Singapore's Robot Playground, highlighting the country's growing presence in the animation industry.
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(UPDATED April 28, 2026 13:27 UTC)
The Annecy International Animation Film Festival is set to take place in 2026 in Annecy, France, featuring a diverse lineup that includes Brad Bird’s “Ray Gunn,” Pixar’s “Gatto,” Ricky Gervais’ “Alley Cats,” and a “Rick & Morty” spin-off. Guests at the festival will include notable figures such as Ricky Gervais, Brad Bird, and Mike Judge, highlighting the event's significance in the animation industry. Artistic director Marcel Jean commented on the ongoing crisis within the animation sector, emphasizing how the festival's selection reflects these challenges while still showcasing a wide array of animated works.