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Annecy 2025: 10 Takeaways From The World’s Biggest Animation Festival
Annecy showcased global indie animation, studio slates, AI debates, political voices and key announcements, cementing its industry importance.
Breaking tradition, Annecy opened not with a studio tentpole but a hand-picked slate of five diverse shorts: “9 Million Colours,” “Carcassonne–Acapulco,” “The Girl Who Cried Pearls,” “La Vie Avec un Idiot” and “Black” (from “Star Wars: Visions”). Countries like India showcased original voices at events such as the Namaste MIFA pitching session, while smaller nations like Taiwan increased their presence at the festival, underscoring a growing global interest in non-Western indie talent. Spearheaded by Ildikó Takács, the tribute program celebrated Hungary’s rich animation legacy through restored classics, experimental shorts, contemporary films and student projects, reflecting the country’s stylistic diversity and growing international presence.
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