Festival

Sing, Dance, Slay in Ottawa: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sing-Along and Director Q&A Set

OIAF 2025 will help seal the Honmoon with a special screening of the hugely successful Netflix musical adventure, with directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans on-hand to discuss; Kevin Gillis will talk all things ‘The Raccoons’ at the Animation Exposé.

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Festivals Headline News

SCAD AnimationFest 2025 Returns to Atlanta

‘Phineas and Ferb’ co-creators Dan Povenmire and Jeff ‘Swampy’ Marsh, along with ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ writers/directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans will be honored at the festival, which runs September 25-27; the 3-day event features screenings, panel discussions, and presentations from SCAD Alumni students, alumni and industry creatives.

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An Incredibly Immersive Year Headline News

82nd Venice Film Festival Hosts ‘1968’ World Premiere

The immersive XR work by Rose Bond explores the transformative power of protest through allusions to 1968.

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Empowering Women in Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Stories x Women: Tales of Jinns, Genius Aliens, Immigrants and Family Curses

From ghost stories and family curses to intergalactic misfits and urban rabbits, WIA’s 2025 animation creators’ cohort features 5 bold new projects from women across the globe, each exploring identity, legacy, and self-discovery in imaginative, culturally rich worlds.

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Heading to Turin This October Headline News

Ian Hunter to Talk ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Practical FX at VIEW 2025

The Oscar-winning VFX supervisor and a team from Pro Machina will discuss their miniature work on the Excelsior retro rocketship; Emmy winner Alex Woo will present his upcoming 3DCG feature, ‘In Your Dreams,’ that hits Netflix November 14; conference runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.

So We’re Fishing for Goats Now? One Pixel Brush ANIMATIONWorld

‘Christo the Civilized Barbarian’: A True DIY Animated Adventure

One Pixel Brush founder, award-winning concept artist Shaddy Safadi, talks about his Annecy Cristal-winning 3DCG short comedy, years in the making, which he wrote, directed, voiced all characters for, and self-financed, that’s set in 400 AD, when decency, decorum and cleanliness were not high priorities.

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Portland's Celebrating All Things Animated Headline News

2025 Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology Announces Panels

Running August 6-10, the event plans a range of insightful talks, featuring industry experts discussing the future of storytelling, animation, and media, starting August 8.

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The One That Started it All Headline News

SIGGRAPH 2025 Announces Powerful Production Session Lineup

One of the conference’s most anticipated programs includes behind-the-scenes looks at groundbreaking work from DreamWorks Animation, DNEG, NASA, Nickelodeon Animation, Walt Disney Imagineering, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Wētā FX, offering a rare glimpse at the full arc of visual storytelling, from emerging artists to industry leaders.

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Heading to Turin This October Headline News

Alessandro Carloni to Present ‘The Cat in the Hat’ at VIEW 2025

The writer/director will share a behind-the-scenes look in-person at Warner Bros. Pictures Animation’s upcoming animated feature, which hits theaters next February; conference runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.

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Awards Headline News

18th Fest Anča International Animation Festival Announces Winners

Best Animated Short went to ‘I Died in Irpin,’ while the Best Slovak Animated Short was awarded to ‘Overture;’ both now qualify for the Oscars.

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Business Headline News

Annecy Shifts 2026 Festival Dates

Amid security and logistic concerns about next year’s G7 Summit being held in the Haute-Savoie during the original festival dates, organizers have moved the event to June 21-27.

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We Have a Winner! Headline News

IBERMEDIA NEXT Announces 3.0 Call Winners

The new edition’s 15 selected projects were announced at MIFA during Annecy 2025; technology, diversity and risky narratives mark the new generation of winners.

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Rumor Mill Blogs

Overheard At Annecy

An antidote to the corporate reality distortion fields and humblebrags.

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ANIMEX 2025

Begins: November 16, 2025

The international festival of animation, games, and VFX runs November 16-21, 2025, at Teesside University in the U.K.

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Custom Nuts, Baboon Animation Greenlight ‘Ibn Battuta’ for 2 Seasons

The hybrid anime comedy adventure series reimagines the legendary 14th-century explorer as a wide-eyed kid with big dreams and an insatiable curiosity; set to deliver mid-2026.

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Think Inside the Box and Outside the Frame ANIMATIONWorld

Michel Gondry Talks ‘Maya Give Me a Title’

Interviewed by ASIFA-Hollywood executive director Aubry Mintz at the Annecy Festival, the famed, Oscar-winning director, writer, and artist discusses thinking outside the box and inside the frame with his new cut-out animation film.

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We Need New IP! Headline News

Toei Animation Launches ETERNA Animation In-House Original Production Brand

Debut title, the short film ‘FOXING: Kitsuné-tsuki,’ was unveiled as a work-in-progress at Annecy 2025.

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Netflix and the Deep Animation Slate Headline News

Netflix Gets Animated At Annecy

Exclusive sneak peeks and global first looks abound from the streamer’s upcoming animation slate, including Raphael Bob-Waksberg’s ‘Long Story Short,’ Genndy Tartakovsky’s ‘Fixed,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ and ‘The Twits.’

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The Annecy Reveals Keep Coming Headline News

Adult Swim's 'Women Wearing Shoulder Pads' Premieres August 17

The stop-mo animated series follows Marioneta, a proud, wealthy Spaniard living in 1980s Ecuador; features an all-woman cast and is produced entirely in Spanish with English subtitles.

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More Reveals Galore from Annecy Headline News

Adult Swim Reveals New Animated Series Slate at Annecy

Announcement includes the special ‘The Elephant,’ from Rebecca Sugar and Pendleton Ward; Genndy Tartakovsky’s ‘Heist Safari;’ and ‘Keeping up with the Joneses,’ from creators Hugh Davidson, Rachel Ramras, and Larry Dorf.

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Annecy Reveals Galore Headline News

Disney, Pixar Reveal Upcoming Animated Film Slate at Annecy

It’s an embarrassment of riches as the studios share sneak peeks and footage from ‘Zootopia 2’ and ‘Elio,’ plus unseen footage of ‘Hoppers,’ ‘Toy Story 5,’ and ‘Gatto;’ Pete Docter and Ron Clements were inducted into Annecy’s Walk of Fame.

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Awards Headline News

'Arco,' 'The Night Boots' Take Top Awards at Annecy 2025

Ugo Bienvenu's 2D feature film and the pinscreen short by Pierre-Luc Granjon are among the 23 winners at the jam packed 49th festival edition that saw a record 18,200 accredited attendees from 118 countries.

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The Reveals Keep on Coming Headline News

Netflix Unveils Animated ‘Stranger Things: Tales from ‘85’ Details at Annecy

Set between Seasons 2 and 3 of the hit live-action series, the show sees the original characters fighting new monsters and unraveling a paranormal mystery terrorizing their town; new character Nicki Baxter will also be introduced.

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Annecy Studio Showcase Reveals Headline News

Steven Universe’ Gets Sequel, ‘Teen Titans Go!’ Season 10 Greenlit

Warner’s Annecy Studio Showcase shares ‘Steven Universe: Lars of the Stars’ is in development for Prime Video, while DC’s longest running animated series is headed for Cartoon Network.

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Going Big Down Under Headline News

Cosmic Dino Announces Studio Expansion, Signs with UTA & Fourth Wall

The award-winning Australian studio, currently producing the ‘Bluey’ movie, is at Annecy 2025 to share details of its growth, which includes a new multi-million-dollar facility and high-profile studio collaborations.