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Annecy Festival Sees Record Participation and New Class A Status

Updated 2026-06-17 13:25 UTC 1 source Positive

The Annecy International Animation Festival is set to break records with 18,300 accredited attendees from 118 countries. The festival also introduces a new class A status, signaling its growing importance in the global animation industry.

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‘Minions & Monsters’ Opens Annecy 2026 as Festival Eyes Record Crowds, New Class A Status and a Global Animation Spotlight

Organizers of the Annecy Intl. Animation Festival aren’t shy about calling this upcoming edition “historic.” With 18,300 accredited attendees from 118 countries already confirmed, participation is poised to meet, and likely exceed, past records. More consequentially, the June 21-27 edition will be t

2026-06-17 13:15 UTC