Saudi Film Commission Takes Part in Annecy International Animation Film Festival
Set to run from June 8 to 14, the festival stands out as one of the most prominent events in the animation all over the world.
Through this event, the commission seeks to promote the presence of Saudi animation in European forums and keep a close eye on the latest trends.
That is why the Saudi delegation included members from the commission as well as a group of Saudi animation filmmakers, who were selected based on their animated works produced during 2024.
Importantly, the event offered an exclusive opportunity for Saudi delegation to foster communication with animation creators from various backgrounds and leverage from the accompanying training programs.
Furthermore, the festival serves as a prestigious platform for creative collaboration, co-production opportunities, and professional dialogue.
This participation plays a pivotal role in strengthening distribution and exhibition channels and flourishing the animation sector at a local level.
Therefore, it stands as a testament to the Kingdom's pursuit of being a pioneering voice in the global cinema and animation industries.
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