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Annecy Animation Festival Opens Global Cinema Hub in 2026

4/23/2026

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The Annecy Animation Film Festival marks the 2026 edition with the opening of the Cité Internationale du Cinema d’Animation on June 19, 2026.
The new hub will feature exhibitions, including a Laika showcase and immersive display of Ankama's Krosmoz.
The site aims to expand Annecy's influence beyond the festival and establish it as a year-round global animation center.
Education will be a key focus through workshops designed for younger audiences.

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The Annecy Animation Film Festival marks the 2026 edition with the opening of the Cité Internationale du Cinema d’Animation on June 19, 2026.
The new hub will feature exhibitions, including a Laika showcase and immersive display of Ankama's Krosmoz.
The site aims to expand Annecy's influence beyond the festival and establish it as a year-round global animation center.
Education will be a key focus through workshops designed for younger audiences.