Variety1d ago

Canada’s Two-Time Oscar-Nominated Animator Cordell Barker in Production on ‘The Anta Claus of the South Pole,’ an Alternative Christmas Special (EXCLUSIVE)
#Variety #Festivals #Global #MarketsFestivals #News #AnnecyAnimationFestival #CordellParker #NationalFilmBoardofCanada #TonicDNA

https://variety.com/2026/film/global/cordell-barker-tonic-dna-national-film-board-canada-1236782419/

Cordell Barker Directs ‘The Anta Claus of the South Pole’

‘Anta Claus is spilling over with character flaws, idiosyncrasies, jealousy and frustration, a charmingly flawed individual,’ says Cordell Barker.

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Variety [Unofficial]2d ago

Taiwan Scores Four Official Selections at Annecy 2026 as TAICCA Brings Packed Slate to MIFA

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://variety.com/2026/film/markets-festivals/taiwan-taicca-annecy-mifa-2026-1236770071/

Variety2d ago

Taiwan Scores Four Official Selections at Annecy 2026 as TAICCA Brings Packed Slate to MIFA
#Variety #Asia #Global #MarketsFestivals #News #AnnecyAnimationFestival #TAICCA #Taiwan

https://variety.com/2026/film/markets-festivals/taiwan-taicca-annecy-mifa-2026-1236770071/

Taiwan Lands 4 Official Annecy Selections, Brings 25 Projects to MIFA

Taiwan lands four Annecy 2026 official selections and a packed MIFA pitching slate spanning features, TV series, and short films.

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Variety [Unofficial]5d ago

Charades, Diaphana Board ‘The Little Run,’ Julien Bisaro and Claire Paoletti’s Follow-Up to ‘Shooom’s Odyssey’ (EXCLUSIVE)

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://variety.com/2026/film/global/charades-diaphana-little-run-julien-bisaro-claire-paoletti-1236779497/

Variety5d ago

Charades, Diaphana Board ‘The Little Run,’ Julien Bisaro and Claire Paoletti’s Follow-Up to ‘Shooom’s Odyssey’ (EXCLUSIVE)
#Variety #Global #MarketsFestivals #News #AnnecyAnimationFestival #Charades #DiaphanaDistribution #JulienBisaro

https://variety.com/2026/film/global/charades-diaphana-little-run-julien-bisaro-claire-paoletti-1236779497/

‘Shooom’s Odyssey’ Follow-Up ‘The Little Run’ to Charades, Diaphana

A three-time winner at Annecy’s MIFA Feature Film Pitches in 2023, animated feature ‘The Little Run’ is now entering pre-production.

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Variety [Unofficial]May 29

Feature Spinoff ‘Kiri and Lou Go Raaa!’ Sets Annecy World Premiere, With Voice Leads Jemaine Clement, Olivia Tennet to Attend

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://variety.com/2026/film/global/jemaine-clement-olivia-tennet-kiri-and-lou-annecy-1236762061/

VarietyMay 29

Feature Spin-Off ‘Kiri and Lou Go Raaa!’ Sets Annecy World Premiere, With Voice Leads Jemaine Clement, Olivia Tennet to Attend
#Variety #Global #MarketsFestivals #News #AnnecyAnimationFestival #Cake #JemaineClement #KiriandLou #OliviaTennet

https://variety.com/2026/film/global/jemaine-clement-olivia-tennet-kiri-and-lou-annecy-1236762061/

'Kiri and Lou' Feature Debut Sets Annecy Premiere

Jemaine Clement, Olivia Tennet lead voice cast, set to attend Annecy world premiere of the BAFTA Nominated ‘Kiri and Lou’ feature spinoff.

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Variety [Unofficial]May 20

Dandelooo Boards ‘Acorn’s Adventure,’ From Top German Animation House Fabian&Fred (EXCLUSIVE)

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://variety.com/2026/film/news/dandelooo-acorn-adventure-fabianfred-djafari-baumane-1236749603/

VarietyMay 20

Dandelooo Boards ‘Acorn’s Adventure,’ From Top German Animation House Fabian&Fred (EXCLUSIVE)
#Variety #Global #MarketsFestivals #News #AnnecyAnimationFestival #CannesFilmFestival #Dandelooo #RamanDjafari #SigneBaumane

https://variety.com/2026/film/news/dandelooo-acorn-adventure-fabianfred-djafari-baumane-1236749603/

Dandelooo Boards ‘Acorn’s Adventure’; Raman Djafari First Look

Dandelooo boards animated film ‘Acorn’s Adventure’, as producer Fabian&Fred reveals first look of 'Cold Heart' director Raman Djafari's fiction debut.

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Variety [Unofficial]May 11

DC Super Heroes, Villains to Share Limelight With Warner Bros. Animation at Annecy 2026 Showcase

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://variety.com/2026/tv/global/dc-studios-warner-bros-animation-annecy-2026-showcase-1236744383/