While at MIFA, Annecy Animation Festival‘s dedicated market, Canadian professionals will come in their throngs with suitcases full of intriguing projects, Canadian artists and studios are set to delight moviegoers and animation buffs alike.
From indie shorts and arthouse features to 3D family-friendly blockbusters, Canada’s presence this year is a definite sign of a resilient animation industry.
Ahead of the festival, Variety spoke with producers, artists, directors and creators behind 10 Canadian projects. Whether coming from a strong festival debut or premiering at Annecy, all share the same excitement in joining the benevolent and welcoming animation community at this year’s festival.
Tangles
After its world premiere in Cannes, “Tangles“, comes to Annecy with strong word-of-mouth and rave reviews. With its strong cast including Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Abbi Jacobson and Bryan Cranston in principal parts, with producer Seth Rogen among the cameoing talents, “Tangles” is a strong contender of Annecy’s main feature competition.
