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Press Release - 8th March 2016 | ||||
Epic Meetings |
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This year is shaping up to be full of magical moments! Work in Progress sessions, Keynote speeches, Masterclasses... check out the programme! | ||||
Starting in 2016 | ||||
A new set of Meetings: Work in Progress sessions dedicated to TV series.Work in Progress sessions for animated TV series will be added to the programme this year, following the same vision as the WIP sessions for feature films that have been part of the Festival since 2007. These sessions will give you the chance to take a sneak peek of series that are still in production. Coming to Annecy 2016: Samurai Jack, an animated American series created by Genndy Tartakovsky. After a ten-year hiatus, the director is back at the helm of Cartoon Network's cult series so that Jack can resolve his unfinished business with the evil Aku. | ||||
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WIP Feature sessions you won't want to miss out on… | ||||
Trolls | ||||
Some first footage will be revealed from Trolls, the next feature from DreamWorks, inspired by the trendy dolls with fluorescent hair created in Denmark by Thomas Dam in 1959. Set for release in France this October. | ||||
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Zombillenium | ||||
At the Zombillenium amusement park, they don't just hire anyone: mere mortals need not apply. A dark comedy based on the graphic novels by Arthur de Pins. | ||||
Also coming: In this Corner of the World (Japan), The Shaman Sorceress (Korea) and more! | ||||
Keynote Speeches | ||||
Giving you the opportunity to come and listen to what some of the biggest names in the animation industry have to say. | ||||
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Masterclass | ||||
The creator of Ren & Stimpy, John Kricfalusi, aka John K., is coming to Annecy to talk about animation and to comment on his work. A collaborator of Ralph Bakshi, Director of Björk's music video Miss You and the controversial F*** Her Gently by Tenacious D (Jack Black's band), John K. is one of the most original names in animation, as proven by the couch gag he did for The Simpsons in 2011. This will be a Masterclass in a class of its own. | ||||
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Check out Annecy Festival photos on Flickr | ||||
Think about getting accreditation! | ||||
Get accreditation to take part in the International Animation Film Festival. Your personal and non-transferable accreditation gives you the possibility to make the most of the events linked to the Festival. | ||||
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Contact Laurence Ythier | ||||
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