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Xilam’s Animated “Lucy Lost” Debuts Cannes, Secures Annecy Slot

5/20/2026

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Xilam’s animated feature “Lucy Lost” premiered at Cannes before its competition slot in Annecy.
Founder Marc du Pontavice secured Michael Morpurgo’s novel “Listen to the Moon” and teamed with director Olivier Clert.
Olivier Clert storyboarded all 1,800 shots himself, shaping the visual narrative.
The team animated a 3D ocean in 2D style, used After Effects for wind and light, and aimed to blend American storytelling with Japanese visual poetry.

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Story summary

Xilam’s animated feature “Lucy Lost” premiered at Cannes before its competition slot in Annecy.
Founder Marc du Pontavice secured Michael Morpurgo’s novel “Listen to the Moon” and teamed with director Olivier Clert.
Olivier Clert storyboarded all 1,800 shots himself, shaping the visual narrative.
The team animated a 3D ocean in 2D style, used After Effects for wind and light, and aimed to blend American storytelling with Japanese visual poetry.