Annecy Festival Rolls Out Inaugural Slate for New International Animation Institute

The first events unveiled include a showcase for Laika, the studio behind 'The Boxtrolls' and an exhibition dedicated to Ankama.

By Elsa Keslassy

Elsa Keslassy

International Correspondent

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Annecy Animation Film Festival is rolling out a slate of events to mark its 2026 edition and the opening of its sprawling new institute, including a showcase for Laika, the studio behind “Coraline” and “The Boxtrolls,” and an exhibition dedicated to Ankama (“Krosmoz”).

Annecy is already considered the world’s leading animation festival. The new hub, called Cité Internationale du Cinema d’Animation, will now expand Annecy’s reach beyond its annual festival and reinforce its status as a global animation platform.

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