With more than 11 films in competition and six additional titles featured in out‑of‑competition sections and special programs, Canada stands out once again at France’s Annecy Animation Film Festival and its lakeside market, MIFA.
A confirmation of the push powered by Canada’s key cultural institutions last year, the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) and Téléfilm Canada are joining forces with Canada Media Fund (CMF) to build a new initiative, Canada Morning!, highlighting Canada’s innovation and partnership opportunities while positioning as trailblazers in the global animation market.
A year after their last Annecy appearance, Suzanne Guèvremont, government film commissioner and chairperson of the NFB, and Julie Roy, executive director and CEO of Téléfilm Canada, are joined by CMF President and CEO Valerie Creighton, who leads the country’s largest funder of screen-based content, including animation.
Ahead of the Festival, Variety spoke with the three executives, aligned in their goals and missions: to build the future of Canadian animation, empowering Canadian companies and championing both animation veterans and upcoming artists, while preserving its legacy for both national and international audiences.
