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Animation Industry Faces Challenges at Annecy Festival

Updated 2026-06-19 10:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Annecy International Animation Film Festival highlights the current challenges facing the animation industry. Big-budget films are competing for a $1 billion box office, while smaller studios struggle with funding and changing audience habits.

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