AnimFrance outlines challenges and opportunities for French animation ahead of Annecy 2026
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AnimFrance's annual conference at Annecy 2026 provided a comprehensive overview of the French animation industry's current state and future challenges. President Samuel Kaminka opened by comparing the sector's volatility to changing weather. The conference highlighted French animation's recent successes at Cannes and the Oscars, while also addressing key upcoming initiatives at the European level. The industry faces both opportunities and structural challenges as it prepares for the next phase of development.
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· 2 pulledComme vous avez vu hier soir, à Annecy, nous avons eu du soleil, des gros nuages noirs, des averses, des arcs en ciel, des éclairs et des bourrasques. Ca ressemblait tout à fait au marché de l'animation
Les films d'animation français ont brillé au Festival de Cannes et aux Oscars avec une pluie de nominations
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