Cartoon Brew

‘Arco,’ ‘The Night Boots’ Win Top Awards At Politically-Charged Annecy Closing Ceremony

While the opening night ceremony of Annecy took a political turn, that was nothing compared to tonight’s closing ceremony, which had a somber tone impacted by recent events in the Middle East. In the ...
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Natalie Portman-Produced French Animated Film ‘Arco' Wins Annecy

Arco, a French animated feature about of unexpected friendship and the fate of a world impacted by climate change, has won the Cristal for best film at this year's Annecy film festival. The feature ...
Variety

‘Arco’ Takes Annecy’s Top Prize, ‘Endless Cookie’ Wins Contrechamp and ‘The Night Boots’ Scoops Best Short as Filmmakers Address Conflict in the Middle East

"Endless Cookie," "Arco," and "The Night Boots" (Courtesy of Annecy Animation Film Festival) The biggest week in the world of animation wrapped up Saturday as the 2025 edition of the Annecy ...
Cartoon Brew

Seville Film Festival Adds New Short Film Section And Its First Dedicated Animation Award

The Seville European Film Festival is increasing its animation focus this year, introducing its first dedicated award for Best Animated Short Film in its 22-year history. Running November 7–15, the ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Natalie Portman-Produced French Animated Film ‘Arco’ Wins Annecy

Illustrator Ugo Bienvenu's debut feature, about a boy from the future trying to find his way home, took the Cristal for best feature film at the 2025 Annecy international film festival. By Scott ...