Annecy Film Festival Awards 2025
The Annecy Film Festival, a premier event for the international animation industry, has announced its winners for 2025. The festival, which took place in Annecy, France, showcased a diverse range of animated films, including feature-length movies, short films, and TV productions.
Feature Films
The top prize, the Cristal for Best Feature Film, was awarded to "Arco," a French animated film directed by Ugo Bienvenu. The movie tells the story of a 10-year-old boy who travels through time and befriends a young girl in a world affected by climate change. The film was praised for its unique blend of science fiction and environmental themes.
Other notable winners in the feature film category include "Chao," which won the Jury Award, and "Dandelion – Odyssey," which received the Paul Grimault Award. "Little Amélie or the Character of the Rain" won the Audience Award.
Short Films
The Cristal for Best Short Film was awarded to "The Night Boots," directed by Pierre-Luc Granjon. The film was praised for its unique animation style and engaging storyline. Other winners in the short film category include "The Animals," which won the Jury Award, and "Sappho," which received the Alexeïeff – Parker Award.
TV and Commissioned Films
The Cristal for Best TV Production was awarded to "Christo the Civilized Barbar: ‘Hunting Party,’" directed by Shaddy Safadi. The film was praised for its unique blend of animation and live-action elements. Other winners in the TV and commissioned films category include "Lena’s Farm: ‘Full Nest,’" which won the Jury Award for a TV Series, and "An Almost Christmas Story," which received the Jury Award for a TV Special.
VR Works
The Cristal for Best VR Work was awarded to "Fragile Home." The film was praised for its innovative use of virtual reality technology and its engaging storyline.
Special Prizes
Several special prizes were awarded during the festival, including the Sacem Award for Best Original Soundtrack in a Short Film, which was awarded to Sebastian Hilli for "Doll House Elephant." The Sacem Award for Best Original Soundtrack in a Feature Film was awarded to Arnaud Toulon for "Arco."
Mifa Pitch Awards
The Mifa Pitch Awards recognize the best pitches for upcoming animated films. Winners in this category include "The Star Child," which won the Cinekid for Professionals Prize, and "Crocodile Dance," which received the Mifa – Best Pitch Prize.
Conclusion
The Annecy Film Festival 2025 was a celebration of the best in animation from around the world. The winners of the various categories showcased the diversity and creativity of the animation industry, and highlighted the importance of storytelling and innovation in this field.
