Programme 2016
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00:00
Future French Animation Talents Exhibit their Work at the 2016 Annecy International Animation Film Festival
- 00:00 →
- Préfecture
The Disney Art Challenge is highlighting the talent and creativity of French Graphic Arts students at the Annecy Festival.
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09:00
Shorts & Breakfast
- 09:00 → 10:15
- Bonlieu Partner's Club
Every morning from Tuesday 14th through Saturday 18th June, have your breakfast while you hear from the directors with short films in competition.
Shorts in a Shack
- 09:00 → 19:00
- Impérial Palace Mifa
Les Courtisans, a short film association, is installing a little shack called the "Court-Toit" for intimate screening experiences during the Annecy Festival.
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09:30
From Feature Film to TV Series (and vice versa)
- 09:30 → 12:30
- Chambre de métiers Salle Mont-Blanc
What kinds of obstacles can you run into when turning a feature into a series?
White Fang
- 09:30 → 10:45
- Salle Pierre Lamy
"White Fang" is a story of redemption: a wolf-dog involuntarily gets caught up in a spiral of violence and becomes a legend who is feared by all until a couple of humans succeed in bringing out the good nature that was hidden inside of him.
CANAL+
Laurence BLAEVOET - Directrice du Pôle Jeunesse
- 09:30 → 10:00
- Impérial Palace Haendel B
Distributing Short Film Programmes for Young Audiences
- 09:30 → 11:00
- Impérial Palace Verdi
An opportunity to review the current offer of animated shorts for children.
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10:00
Inverso Mundus The World Upside Down
- 10:00 → 19:00
- Haras Salle du haras
It’s the French premiere of this remarkable video installation that was conceived by the internationally acclaimed Russian art group: AES+F.
After School – Guillaume Apollinaire
- 10:00 → 18:00
- Palais de l'Île - Hors les murs
An exhibition retraces 14 young filmmakers’ screen adaptations of 13 poems.
French Animation: The Mirror Effect – Animation in France 2: Studios and Schools
- 10:00 → 11:15
- Bonlieu Petite salle
As part of Annecy’s tribute to France, this documentary on the nation’s animation scene puts the spotlight on its fast-paced and changing industry.
French Animation: The Mirror Effect – The Longing of Michaël Dudok de Wit
- 10:00 → 11:15
- Cinéma Pathé Pathé 5
- Original version
- English subtitles
A portrait of the talented Dutch filmmaker and animator Michaël Dudok de Wit, best known for his short "Father and Daughter" which won the 2002 Oscar for Best Animated Film, is on the programme this year.
Virgilio Villoresi’s Mechanical Fantasy
- 10:00 →
- La Turbine
Italian filmmaker Virgilio Villoresi, best known for his work in advertising, is showing three of his kinetic sculptures at La Turbine.
aaa Appointments
- 10:00 → 18:00
- Cinéma Pathé Hall d'attente
The aaaworkshop (Animation Atelier of Annecy and Haute-Savoie) is back this year with new animated appointments during Festival week.
La Chouette du cinéma presents The Mitten. Clémentine Robach’s trade secrets
- 10:00 → 19:00
- Cinéma Le Mikado
During the Annecy Festival, you can go behind the scenes of Clémentine Robach’s short "The Mitten" at the MJC Novel.
Virtual Reality & Animation: 'Rain or Shine' and 'Minotaur'
- 10:00 → 17:00
- Bonlieu Salle de création
Come and live an experience in 360°! An Annecy Festival exclusive, three days dedicated to virtual reality have been organised. "Rain or Shine" and "Minotaur" are on the programme of the day!
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10:15
CBBC
Sarah MULLER - Creative Director, Scripted, Animation and Co-Productions at CBBC
- 10:15 → 10:45
- Impérial Palace Haendel B
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10:30
The AFCA Collection: An International Vision of Animation
- 10:30 → 18:00
- Conservatoire d'art et d'histoire Musée du film d'animation
This exhibition presents a chapter out of the history of animation around the world through material collected by the AFCA.
The Poetic Worlds of Jean-François Laguionie
- 10:30 → 18:00
- Musée-Château d'Annecy Exhibition area
From initial graphic research to backgrounds, come and visit an exhibition that takes you through the films of Jean-François Laguionie.
Feature Films – Competition: Official
Feature Film in Competition 6: Sheep and Wolves
- 10:30 → 11:48
- Bonlieu Grande salle
- English version
- French subtitles
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11:00
French Animation: The Mirror Effect – Le Rêveur éveillé
- 11:00 → 12:15
- Cinéma Pathé Pathé 3
Jean-Paul Mathelier’s documentary Le Rêveur éveillé, about writer and filmmaker Jean-François Laguionie will be screened as part of the tribute to French animation.
CBeebies - CBBC
Jackie EDWARDS - Head of Acquisitions across CBBC and CBeebies
- 11:00 → 11:30
- Impérial Palace Haendel B
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11:15
The Shaman Sorceress
- 11:15 → 12:30
- Salle Pierre Lamy
Mohwa, who lives with her deaf daughter Nang-Yi, has been practicing Shamanism her entire life. One day, her son Wook-Yi returns home but as a converted Christian. This sparks conflict between mother and son which ends in a terrible tragedy that leads Nang-Yi to create a mysterious painting.
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11:30
Digital Platforms in Broadcasting: Revolutionary or Evolutionary?
- 11:30 → 13:00
- Impérial Palace Verdi
VOD, SVOD, AVOD: With so many new modes of content consumption, broadcasters are going to have to keep up with the times.
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11:45
Disney Channel
Orion ROSS - VP Content - Animation & Digital, Disney Channels EMEA, Shamik MAJUMDAR - Creative Director, Original Series, Disney Channels EMEA
- 11:45 → 12:15
- Impérial Palace Haendel B
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12:30
Arte France
Hélène VAYSSIERES - Responsable des courts-métrages ARTE FRANCE
- 12:30 → 13:00
- Impérial Palace Haendel B
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13:45
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14:00
Feature Films – Competition: Official
Feature Film in Competition 9: Snowtime! (Aka: Cleo)
- 14:00 → 15:24
- Cinéma Pathé Pathé 1
- French version
Canal J, les Espoirs de l'animation
- 14:00 → 15:30
- Cinéma Pathé Pathé 6
Three youth channels have given young animators the chance to prove themselves through an educational exercise for the 15th year in a row.
Samurai Jack
- 14:00 → 15:15
- Salle Pierre Lamy
The series follows a samurai only known as Jack, who is sent to the distant future by the evil demon Aku. After earning two Emmys during its original run, the journey can now continue!
Xavier Kawa-Topor - 'Le cinéma d’animation en 100 films'
- 14:00 → 15:00
- Bonlieu Forum
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14:30
TV and Commissioned Films – Competition: TV Films
TV Films in Competition 2
- 14:30 → 15:43
- Cinéma Le Mikado
Animation in Advertising: A True Art Form – Eddy & Psyop
- 14:30 → 16:00
- Bonlieu Petite salle
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of animated commercials, the Annecy Festival is giving prominence to ad savvy studios like Psyop and Eddy. Ever since their creation, they’ve been producing a variety of impressive styles and techniques, always executed in sophistication.
Feature Films: Four Case Studies
- 14:30 → 17:30
- Chambre de métiers Salle Mont-Blanc
Four films will be deciphered to identify the keys to a successful animated feature.
SPFA (Syndicat des producteurs de films d'animation) Press Conference
- 14:30 → 15:30
- Impérial Palace Berlioz
The SPFA (Animation Producers' Film Syndicate) will present a review of industry trends, as well as an overview of the actions they're carrying out in France.
PBS Distribution
Debbie RIES - Kids and Family Acquisitions
- 14:30 → 15:00
- Impérial Palace Haendel B
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15:00
Feature Films – Competition: Official
Feature Film in Competition 8: Nuts!
- 15:00 → 16:19
- Cinéma Pathé Pathé 2
- English version
- French subtitles
French Animation: The Mirror Effect – All for the Family
- 15:00 → 16:15
- Cinéma Pathé Pathé 3
As part of the cycle dedicated to French animation, Matilda Tavelli decided to compile a programme of shorts for children.
Nicolas Keramidas & Lewis Trondheim - 'Mickey's Craziest Adventures'Mickey's Craziest Adventures'
- 15:00 → 18:00
- Bonlieu Forum
Cosey - 'Une mystérieuse mélodie ou Comment Mickey rencontra Minnie'
- 15:00 → 18:00
- Bonlieu Forum
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15:15
Cartoon Network
Adina PITT - VP Content Acquisitions and Co-Productions, Cecilia PERSSON - Vice President of Programming and Content Strategy Kids EMEA, Acquisitions and Co-productions International.
- 15:15 → 15:45
- Impérial Palace Haendel B
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16:00
TV and Commissioned Films – Competition: TV Films
TV Films in Competition 4
- 16:00 → 17:20
- Cinéma Pathé Pathé 4
Guillermo del Toro – Master of Storytelling
- 16:00 → 17:15
- Bonlieu Grande salle
Come and meet Guillermo del Toro, the most imaginative storyteller of his generation.
What Makes a Hit?
- 16:00 → 17:15
- Salle Pierre Lamy
Nickelodeon explores developing and creating hit content for today's global audience.
SUPER RTL
Marion WINTER - Senior Manager Program Acquisitions & Co-Productions, Janine WEIGOLD - Head of Children's Content
- 16:00 → 16:30
- Impérial Palace Haendel B
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16:30
Feature Films – Competition: Official
Feature Film in Competition 6: Sheep and Wolves
- 16:30 → 17:48
- Cinéma Le Mikado
- English version
- French subtitles
Animation in Advertising: A True Art Form – The Art of the Spot
- 16:30 → 18:00
- Bonlieu Petite salle
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of animation in advertisements, the Museum of Animated Commercials is presenting some of the most outstanding ads to be seen around the world.
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16:45
Universal Kids & Family Productions
Nicole RIVERA - Director, Animation Development
- 16:45 → 17:15
- Impérial Palace Haendel B
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17:00
Feature Films – Competition: Official
Feature Film in Competition 2: La Jeune Fille sans mains
- 17:00 → 18:16
- Cinéma Pathé Pathé 2
- French version
- English subtitles
French Animation: The Mirror Effect – Specials
- 17:00 → 18:18
- Cinéma Pathé Pathé 3
The Annecy Festival’s tribute to French animation wouldn’t be complete without a programme dedicated to their unusual TV specials.
La Grenadière
- 17:00 → 18:00
- Cinéma Pathé Pathé 5
Using a new animation concept, Japanese filmmaker Kôji Fukada adapted La Grenadière, the short story of the same name written by Honoré de Balzac.
Pascal Vimenet 'Jean-François Laguionie', with Xavier Kawa-Topor, Maurice Corbet, Lucie Cabanes with Jean-François Laguionie and Jean-Paul Mathelier
- 17:00 → 18:30
- Bonlieu Forum
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17:30
TF1
Yann LABASQUE - Directeur des programmes jeunesse
- 17:30 → 18:00
- Impérial Palace Haendel B
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18:00
Feature Films – Competition: Official
Feature Film in Competition 7: 25 April
- 18:00 → 19:25
- Cinéma Pathé Pathé 1
- English version
- French subtitles
DreamWorks' Voltron Legendary Defender
- 18:00 → 19:15
- Salle Pierre Lamy
DreamWorks Animation's Voltron Legendary Defender follows five unlikely heroes, thrust into the middle of a sprawling intergalactic war, who must pilot five robotic lions and unite to form the mighty warrior Voltron.
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18:15
GKIDS
Eric BECKMAN - President/CEO, David JESTEADT - SVP, Distribution
- 18:15 → 18:45
- Impérial Palace Haendel B
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18:30
Feature Films – Competition: Official
Feature Film in Competition 5: My Life As a Courgette
- 18:30 → 19:35
- La Turbine
- French version
- English subtitles
France Télévisions, Leading Partner of Animation
- 18:30 → 19:30
- Impérial Palace Chill out area
Come to the press conference for French animation's leading partner, France Télévisions.
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19:00
Feature Films – Competition: Official
Feature Film in Competition 4: Window Horses
- 19:00 → 20:25
- Cinéma Pathé Pathé 2
- English version
- French subtitles
French Animation: The Mirror Effect – Small Screen Giants
- 19:00 → 20:18
- Cinéma Pathé Pathé 3
French animation became known beyond its borders during the 1960s, through TV series for kids.
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20:30
Louise
- 20:30 → 21:45
- Bonlieu Grande salle
- French version
- English subtitles
Jean-François Laguionie will be here in person to present his new feature, accompanied by Dominique Frot, the voice actress of the main character.
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20:45
Feature Films – Competition: Official
Feature Film in Competition 1: Seoul Station
- 20:45 → 22:15
- La Turbine
- Original version
- French subtitles
Feature Films – Competition: Official
Feature Film in Competition 4: Window Horses
- 20:45 → 22:10
- Cinéma Le Mikado
- English version
- French subtitles
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21:00
Short Films – Competition: Official
Short Films "Off-Limits" in Competition 6
- 21:00 → 22:19
- Bonlieu Petite salle
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21:30
French Animation: The Mirror Effect – Eastern Wind
- 21:30 → 22:44
- Cinéma Pathé Pathé 3
Filmmakers from Eastern Europe have played a crucial role in the history of French animation, which is one of the longest and richest in the world.
Spike & Mike’s Sick & Twisted Animation Programme/Festival
- 21:30 → 22:47
- Cinéma Pathé Pathé 2
Yet another chance to catch up with this incredible adults-only extravaganza of toons concocted by Spike!
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22:00
The Thieving Magpie
- 22:00 → 23:30
- Musée-Château d'Annecy Courtyard
- French version
As part of their mission to promote and broadcast animation films, the AFCA is presenting their carte blanche with three short films.
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22:10
Les Shadoks
- 22:10 → 22:15
- Le Pâquier
Each evening as an opener to the screenings on the Pâquier, catch an episode of the famous Shadoks!
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22:15
The Boy and the Beast
- 22:15 → 23:45
- Le Pâquier
- French version
Following his smash hit "Wolf Children" in 2012, Mamoru Hosoda’s most recent feature caused quite a stir at the beginning of this year, confirming him as major revelation in Japanese animation.
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23:00
Nerdland
- 23:00 → 23:59
- Bonlieu Petite salle
- English version
- French subtitles
Tag along with Elliot and John on their quest for fame in Titmouse’s feature film debut, directed by Chris Prynoski.
