Annecy Lineup 2012

Annecy have announced the lineup of films in the official selection for this years festival. The renowned animation festival is one of the four international animated film festivals sponsored by ASIFA, and will take place between 4th – 9th of June.

A total of 2,374 films (not including features) were submitted, with 204 making the selection. The official selection includes, 49 short films, 55 graduation films, 60 TV and commissioned film, including 21 TV series, 2 TV specials and 37 commissioned films. A further 40 short films have been selected out of competition. The full list can be seen on the Annecy website.

This year, there was an infinite richness to be found in the films sent in, both in the techniques used and the topics that ranged from the lightest to the most serious. Of the 2,374 films submitted – not including feature films –, (387 more than last year), we were able to take a trip around the world of animation and its messages, the pleasures of cinema and the incredible talent expressed therein. We laughed, we cried, and we had a lot of doubts as choosing was very difficult. It’s this quality, this diversity and this infinite richness that is the salt of a Festival like our own. Many thanks to the creators and animators for this wonderful gift. – Serge Bromberg, Artistic Director

A special shout-out goes to Bristol based Rumpus Animation whose fantastic video for Count Skylarkin & Harvey K-Tel’s “Dub of a Preacherman” is one of those films selected in the Music video category. Treat your eyes and ears to it below…