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Additional new exclusive programmes join the Festival’s initial selection.
Annecy Festival has some exciting surprises in store for this year’s participants! While Marcel Jean, the Festival’s Artistic Director, had already announced a host of exceptional and exclusive content at the press conference in April, 2 new Screening Events and 2 Making of join the line-up.
ON THE PROGRAMME
In the Screening Events:
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Hola Frida, a Musical Encounter in the Presence of Olivia Ruiz and the Film Crew
By André Kadi, Karine Vézina
Produced by: Tobo Média, Du Coup Production, Haut et Court Distribution
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Jean-Paul Gaultier & nWave Studios Present Their Feature Film Project
Produced by: nWave Studios & Octopolis
Legendary Couturier Jean Paul Gaultier breaks into the world of animation film with nWave Studios & Octopolis. At the Festival, he will reveal the very first secrets about the film in a preview accompanied by the creative and production teams. The film is scheduled for release in 2027.
In the Making of:
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Common Side Effects – Making of
Created by Joe Bennett and Steve Hely and produced by King of the Hill creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels.
Produced by: Green Street Pictures, Adult Swim.
Adult Swim will screen the entire first episode of the eagerly-awaited new series Common Side Effects exclusively at Annecy. Following the world premiere screening, co-creators Joe Bennett (Scavengers Reign) and Steve Hely (Veep, American Dad!, The Office), will join Adult Swim President Michael Ouweleen, Head of Original Comedy & Adult Animation Suzanna Makkos and Bandera Entertainment President Dustin Davis, for an in-depth conversation and Q&A about this special new series.
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WAR IS OVER! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko – Making of
By Dave Mullins
Produced by: Electroleague v
WAR IS OVER! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko is an anti-war story written by Sean Lennon and Dave Mullins, featuring John and Yoko's iconic song Happy Xmas (War Is Over).
Dave Mullins and Brad Booker look back on this animation short film’s journey, from its creation to its victory at the Oscars® in the Best Animated Short Film category.
