Discovering the Magic of Annecy: A Guide to the World's Biggest Animation Festival
✍️ Friedrich Schäper - 27.05.2024
Annecy, known as the largest Animation Festival globally, requires little introduction.
Each year, in early June, thousands of animation enthusiasts flock to this quaint alpine village for a magical week celebrating animation's art, craft, and beauty. They enjoy hundreds of films, premieres, and meetings with legends or future employers over a chilled beverage in the picturesque old town, fueling inspiration for the upcoming year. Like moths to a flame, we've been regularly attending this festival since 2016.
For both regular visitors and first-time viewers, Friedrich has compiled a list of tricks, savings, and hidden spots that you shouldn't miss out on.
Annecy as a city feels more like a quaint village. It is surrounded by imposing mountains and sits on the edge of a beautiful lake. The festival takes place throughout the town in various cinemas and event locations. Despite Annecy's small size, walking between these locations can be time-consuming and tiresome.
So, ensure you plan accordingly and know about the screening location well ahead of time.
There are numerous tips and tricks that come to mind, so I have organized them under a few headings below. This list is not exhaustive, but it should provide a solid starting point.
Illustration: Nora Montfort
That's it for now. If you see one of us at the Festival, don't be shy, come talk to us. We love a chat.
We might update this list over the years. So feel free to reach out if you have something to add. Happy Festival!
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