Saudi Film Commission highlights talent at Annecy Animation Film Festival
The Saudi Film Commission is taking part in the Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2025, held from June 8 to 14 in Annecy, France—the event dedicated to animation. This participation underscores Saudi Arabia's growing presence in the global animation landscape and reflects its ambition to become a leading voice in the international film and creative industries.
Representing the Kingdom at the festival is a delegation from the Commission, accompanied by a selection of Saudi filmmakers specialising in animation. These individuals were chosen based on their professional activity, expertise in the field, and the animated works they produced during 2024. Their presence aims to foster cross-cultural collaboration and highlight the creative potential of Saudi talent on an international stage.
Through its participation, the Commission seeks to strengthen engagement with the global animation community, promote Saudi animation across European markets, and ensure that national creators benefit from the festival's diverse training programmes and networking opportunities. The initiative is also aligned with broader efforts to expand the Kingdom's animation sector by enhancing distribution and exhibition avenues and cultivating an environment conducive to creative growth.
As the Annecy festival serves as a key platform for artistic exchange, co-productions, and professional dialogue, the Saudi Film Commission views this engagement as a strategic step toward forging international partnerships. These collaborations are expected to play a vital role in developing the local animation industry and advancing Saudi Arabia's cultural economy on the global stage.
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