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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 the first held under the recognition of the International Federation of Film Producers […]
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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 the first held under the recognition of the International Federation of Film Producers […]
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According to Variety’s linked item, ‘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 the first held under the recognition of the International Federation of Film Producers […]
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