Netflix’s partnership with the Annecy Film Festival continues to strengthen, with the streaming giant maintaining a significant presence at this year’s event. The company will offer exclusive previews of its highly anticipated titles, host insightful industry panels, and showcase captivating exhibitions.
Among the highlights of Netflix’s presence at Annecy are sneak peeks at upcoming films like the untitled “Wallace & Gromit” project directed by Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham, Skydance Animation’s “Spellbound” helmed by Vicky Jenson, and Shannon Tindle’s “Ultraman: Rising,” which will receive its world premiere at the festival.
Netflix will also host a panel titled “Next on Netflix Animation: From Twilight of the Gods to Wallace & Gromit,” providing attendees with a glimpse into some of its most eagerly awaited film and series projects. Directors like Zack Snyder, Nick Park, and Vicky Jenson will be present to discuss their upcoming works alongside other industry experts.
Furthermore, Netflix will present work-in-progress screenings of its upcoming holiday feature “That Christmas,” with the film’s writer Richard Curtis and other key creatives in attendance. The making-of process behind popular series like ” Arcane ” and “Big Mouth” will also be explored in exclusive panels, offering fans a unique opportunity to learn about the behind-the-scenes magic of these acclaimed shows.
In addition to these major events, Netflix will host an exhibition of stop-motion figures from the upcoming “Wallace & Gromit” film, as well as unveil two of its titles – “Blue Eye Samurai” and “Pokémon Concierge” – in competition at the festival.
Netflix’s continued investment in animated content and its strong partnership with the Annecy Film Festival underscore the company’s commitment to showcasing groundbreaking and captivating storytelling in the world of animation.
