Annecy 2020 Edition Canceled

The 2020 edition of Annecy International Animation Film Festival and Market, originally set to take place June 15 to 20, has been canceled amid the COVID-19 global pandemic.

“Over the past few weeks, driven by our passion and our enthusiasm, despite the confinement constraints we were nevertheless hoping to maintain the exceptional edition that we had in store for you,” the organizer announced. “We were so looking forward to greeting you as we do every year in June, in Annecy, the animation film capital of the world.

“But today, the rationale and the international situation compel us to act with lucidity and responsibility. To show our respect and our deep gratitude to the health care providers, as well as all those who choose solidarity and the public interest.”

The organizer went on to say that “Annecy is a party, a ‘family gathering.’ We cannot bring ourselves to celebrate animation and our 60th anniversary when some amongst you would not be able to attend.”

The decision has been made not to move the festival to a later date.” The necessary facilities and the regular events’ calendar, as well as scheduled postponements of other events, do not provide us with a reasonable option.
For several weeks, our founding members, partners, suppliers, professionals and creators have been sending us their full support, and for this, we are immensely grateful. These encouragements motivate us to offering an Annecy 2020 online version that would give access to exclusive works and original content, despite the current circumstances.”

The Official Selection will be announced on April 15, and organizers will then disclose an offer.

The next edition, to be held from June 14 to 19, 2021, will celebrate the festival’s 60th anniversary, and African animation, in Annecy.