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Animation Is Film Festival: Premieres and Celebrations in LA

9/18/2025

Summary

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The Animation Is Film Festival occurs in Los Angeles from October 17-19, featuring theatrical premieres and special events.
It opens with the West Coast Premiere of "Scarlet" by Mamoru Hosoda and includes the Los Angeles Premiere of "Arco."
The U.S. premiere of "Little Amélie or the Character of Rain" will close the festival.
Special screenings include "Nobody," China's highest-grossing 2D animated film, and "I Am Frankelda."
The festival marks the 13th anniversary of "ParaNorman" with a remastered screening and a new short, showcasing animation as a vital art form.

History

Historical Context

The first Academy Awards in 1929 marked a significant milestone for animated films, following the release of Walt Disney's groundbreaking "Steamboat Willie" in 1928, the first synchronized sound cartoon. Today, the Animation Is Film Festival in Los Angeles celebrates this evolution, featuring premieres like Mamoru Hosoda's "Scarlet" and China's highest-grossing animated film, "Nobody," highlighting animation's enduring cultural impact.

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Story summary

The Animation Is Film Festival occurs in Los Angeles from October 17-19, featuring theatrical premieres and special events.
It opens with the West Coast Premiere of "Scarlet" by Mamoru Hosoda and includes the Los Angeles Premiere of "Arco."
The U.S. premiere of "Little Amélie or the Character of Rain" will close the festival.
Special screenings include "Nobody," China's highest-grossing 2D animated film, and "I Am Frankelda."
The festival marks the 13th anniversary of "ParaNorman" with a remastered screening and a new short, showcasing animation as a vital art form.

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