A Glimpse of the Annecy Online Highlights

76 feature films submitted, 20 chosen (10 Feature Films in the "Official" competition and 10 in the "Contrechamp" competition).
Discover Marcel Jean’s impressions on this eclectic competition including films from France, Russia, Japan, Chile, Latvia, Croatia, China, and more, a genuine round-the-world trip in techniques too: drawings, cut-out elements, 2D computer, and live-action shots, what a festival!

Marcel Jean talks about Feature Films Official

And Feature Films Contrechamp

Beyond the Official programme you can enjoy Special Programmes such as the WTF, the Best of Annecy, and two feature films: Zero Impunity and Mosley.

Focus on WTF2020
Experienced directors such as Atsushi WADA and Donato SANSONE, a talented Polish student Barbara RUPIK in competition in 2019 are in WTF2020!
"This year, WTF2020 is offering you a genuine pyrotechnic extravaganza that includes fourteen films from all walks of life. You’ll discover short films from master filmmakers, talented students’ films, high-octane music videos that blow your mind, and an episode of +++ web series.
What could be better than this melting-pot of animated creations to liven up your days, or nights? Well, nothing of course!"
Sébastien Sperer, programmer

Join us on Friday 19^th June and Saturday 20^th June, from 5 pm, to find out who the Special Prizes and Official Awards’ winners are, exclusively on our YouTube channel.

Join Tomm Moore for a WIP about his New Project Wolfwalkers.

Wolfwalkers by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart, produced by CARTOON SALOON, MELUSINE PRODUCTIONS / STUDIO 352 and FOLIVARI, distribution: APPLE, HAUT ET COURT
In a time of superstition and magic, when wolves are seen as an evil to be tamed, a young apprentice hunter, Robyn, comes to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last pack. But when Robyn saves a wild native girl, their friendship leads her to discover the world of the "Wolfwalkers" and transforms her into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy.
Q&A live session on Tuesday 16^th June at 7:00 pm (Central European Time – CET)

And numerous personalities will be live for the Masterclasses, including:

Dean DeBlois, Thursday 18^th June, live from 5:00-6:00 pm (Central European Time - CET) then on replay at Annecy Online until 30^th June

Ron Clements and John Musker, Friday 19^th June, live from 6:00-7:30 pm (Central European Time - CET) then on replay at Annecy Online until 30^th June

The Blies Brothers, Monday 22^nd June live from 2:00-3:00 pm (Central European Time – CET)

And of course we also have our famous Making of with a panoply of extraordinary artists: Jennifer Lee, Nick Park, Peter Lord, Tony Brancroft, Scott Christian Sava…

The Mifa Campus delivers a rich programme to the students and young talents, with a content that reflects current events and the realities of the sector. 15 events to discover leading artists, state-of-the-art technologies, training courses, support schemes, etc.

Tuesday 16^th starting at 9:00 am, access most of the programmes and reconnect with a little human contact thanks to the Live sessions and their Q&A associated to the Mifa Campus content.
> Registration for live sessions

You do not need an accreditation to access these events.

Programme Outline:

Portfolios & Reels with Walt Disney Animation Studios
Please join Artistic Recruiter Matt Roberts as he provides advice and examples of successful portfolios and reels for applying to Walt Disney Animation.
Session in English

Inside Juan Pablo Zaramella’s Brain
With 20 years of independent film production, Juan Pablo Zaramella has created more than 10 films and 2 TV series using different techniques and styles, while keeping his own personal identity.
In the video, the director analyses the creative processes of some of his films, with concepts and behind the scenes material.
Session in English

FAIA: The CNC Supports Animation Writers
Louis Jacobée, Head of Audiovisual and Innovation Support Funds (Fiction & Animation) CNC – National Centre for Cinema and the Moving Image, and Nicolas Le Nevé will present the funds that the FAIA has available for animation writers. What do we mean by "innovation"?
How does the CNC support the graphical and scriptwriting development of an animation project? At what point is a project ready to be submitted? Their talk will touch on these three questions and will be followed by an online discussion.
Live session with the speakers
Session in French

The WOMEN IN ANIMATION VIRTUAL SUMMIT AT ANNECY presents the theme of "Reimagining the Future: Race, Solidarity and the Culture of Work."

This year’s Summit covers two world-shaking topics – the pandemic and the recently reinvigorated global call for social justice – and their momentous effects on the animation industry.

Programme Overview:

• Black Women In Animation: Looking to the Future
• Intersectionality and Solidarity
• Producing in a Rapidly Changing World
• Artists Creating from Home: A Series of Home Studio Visits

Speakers :
Jade Branion (Writer), Camille Eden (VP of Animation Recruitment and Talent Development, Nickelodeon Animation Studio), Misan Sagay (Screenwriter, Netflix), Karen Rupert Toliver (Executive VP of Creative, Sony Pictures Animation), Julie Ann Crommett (VP, Multicultural Strategies, Walt Disney Studios; Secretary of WIA), Erika Dapkewicz (Lead Editor, Sony Pictures Animation), Shari B Ellis (Production Manager, Gaumont Animation), Kaitlyn Yang (Founder, Alpha Studios), Rita Mbanga (Producer, Sandcastle Studios/Sunrise Productions), Carina Schulze (Chatrone Partner; Exec Prod/Writer), Osnat Shurer (Producer, Walt Disney Animation Studios), Christina Lee Storm (Founder, Asher XR), Niki Lopez (Creator & Co-Exec Prod, Nickelodeon), among others.

Journalists, remember to get your accreditations!
> Press Accreditation