Animation Festival Annecy 2024
The Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2024 showcased a vibrant convergence of creativity and technology, cementing its status as the leading global event for the animation industry. This year's festival highlighted the growing influence of cutting-edge visual production and AI-driven animation technologies, reflecting a major trend that shaped industry conversations across screenings and the international trade fair, Mifa.
Selected works that pushed the boundaries of motion capture and innovative storytelling garnered significant attention, such as Ryo Nakajima’s “Who Said Death is Beautiful?“, underscoring a strong interest in technology-integrated animation. Mifa served as a vital hub for business networking, where creators, producers, and industry stakeholders from around the world connected to explore new opportunities in an evolving market landscape.
The 2024 edition also emphasized the festival’s role as a bridge between continents, fostering deeper engagement between European industry leaders and international creators. With many participants visiting Annecy for the first time, the festival offered a dynamic environment to experience the unique blend of artistic celebration and business development that defines the European animation scene.
