Winners of Annecy Festival 2026
After a swelteringly hot week, the grand opening of the Cité internationale du cinéma d’animation, memorable screenings and inspirational meetings, it’s a wrap for the 2026 Annecy Festival.
On Saturday 27th June, during the Closing Ceremony, the jury revealed its highly anticipated list of winners.
CRISTAL FOR A SHORT FILM
Paper Trail
Director: Don HERTZFELDT
Producer: Don HERTZFELDT
USA
CRISTAL FOR A FEATURE FILM
The Violinist
Directors: Ervin HAN, Raúl GARCÍA
Producers: Raúl GARCÍA, Throne Inc., Robot Playground Media, TV ON Producciones, Altri Occhi, Leonard LAI, Justin DEIMEN
Singapore, Spain, Italy
CRISTAL FOR A TV PRODUCTION
The Great Dreamscape
Director: Rémi DURIN
Producer: AUTOUR DE MINUIT
Belgium, France
CRISTAL FOR A COMMISSIONED FILM
Unloved
Directors: Illogic Studios, Victor CAIRE, Lucas NAVARRO, Théophile DUFRESNE
Producer: WIZZ
France
CRISTAL FOR A GRADUATION FILM
Ball Face
Director: Laurence THÉRIEN
Producer: RCA – ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART
Switzerland
CRISTAL FOR THE BEST IMMERSIVE WORK
A Long Goodbye
Directors: Kate VOET, Victor MAES
Producers: CASSETTE FOR TIMESCAPES, TARANTULA LUXEMBOURG, VALK PRODUCTIONS
Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands
12 awards were presented during the Annecy Festival’s Special Prizes Ceremony, which was held this Friday at 5:00 pm.
SACEM AWARD FOR BEST ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK IN A SHORT FILM
God Is Shy
Composer: P.R2B (Pauline Rambeau de Baralon)
Director: Jocelyn CHARLES
Producers: Remembers
France
SACEM AWARD FOR BEST ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK IN A FEATURE FILM
The Violinist
Composers: Ricky HO and Isabel LATORRE
Directors: Ervin HAN, Raúl GARCÍA
Producers: Raúl GARCÍA, Throne Inc., Robot Playground Media, TV ON Producciones, Altri Occhi, Leonard LAI, Justin DEIMEN
Singapore, Spain, Italy
ANNECY PRESENTS AUDIENCE AWARD – SUPPORTED BY PEUGEOT – NEW
Brave Cat
Director: Gabriel OSORIO
Producers: Punkrobot
Chile
CANAL+ JUNIOR JURY AWARD
Piccolo Piccolo
Director: Marta GENNARI
Producers: Gebeka Films, Folimage, Reginald DE GUILLEBON, Nadasdy Film
France, Switzerland
YOUNG AUDIENCE AWARD
Into the Forest
Director: Antonin NICLASS
Producers: Milos-Films SA
Switzerland
ANDRÉ MARTIN AWARD FOR A FRENCH SHORT FILM
Hold It Together
Director: Fan SISSOKO
Producers: Compass Films, Komawé, Artémis Productions – Artébis Entertainment
Iceland, France, Belgium
ARTE AWARD FOR A EUROPEAN SHORT FILM – NEW
Uka-uka
Director: Henri VEERMÄE
Producer: Grafik
Estonia
FESTIVALS CONNEXION AWARD FOR AN IMMERSIVE WORK
Voooooo—Peeeeee—
Directors: Hyeunjoo WOO, Jiyun PARK
Producer: Ubac Studio
South Korea
VIMEO STAFF PICK AWARD FOR A SHORT FILM
Creation
Director: Béla KLINGL
Producer: Béla KLINGL
Hungary
WARNER BROS. ANIMATION AWARD FOR A GRADUATION FILM – NEW
The 12 Inch Pianist
Director: Lucas ANSEL
Producer: Rhode Island School of Design
USA
MIDNIGHT SHORTS AWARD – NEW
Eclosión
Director: Luis MORILLO
Producers: Luis MORILLO, Edwin GAUTREAU SANTANA, Claudio LLUBERES, Miguel CABAÑAS, Jaime CANO, Daysi CRUZ
Dominican Republic, Spain
CITY OF ANNECY AWARD
Because Today Is Saturday
Director: Alice EÇA GUIMARÃES
Producers: Animais AVPL, La Clairière Ouest, Studio Kimchi, Os Filmes do Pinguim
Portugal, France, Spain
TITMOUSE WTF AWARD – NEW
You Are Not Part of the Cake
Director: Ting-Jui CHEN
Producers: RCA – Royal College of Art
Taiwan, United Kingdom
TITMOUSE WTF JURY DISTINCTION – NEW
I Have a
Director: Rory WAUDBY-TOLLEY
Producer: Rory WAUDBY-TOLLEY
United Kingdom
FULL LIST OF 2026 AWARDS WINNERS
The International Animation Film Market handed out its Mifa Animation Industry Award, a prize honoring professionals whose latest achievements have had a striking impact on the industry.
This year, Mifa chose to reward professionals from seven production companies, standard-bearers for French animation at the 2026 Oscars:
Sophie Mas and Natalie Portman – MountainA
Félix de Givry and Ugo Bienvenu – Remembers
For Arco, by Ugo Bienvenu
Nidia Santiago, Edwina Liard – Ikki Films
Claire Lacombe – Puffin Pictures
Henri Magalon – Maybe Movies
For Little Amélie or the Character of Rain, by Maïlys Vallade, Liane-Cho Han
Ron Dyens – Sacrebleu Productions
Luc Camilli – Xbo films
For Butterfly, by Florence Miailhe
“Producing an animation film represents a years-long commitment. You must be brave, convinced and daring. You’ve got to believe in it, no matter what difficulties, disappointments and criticism may arise. We all are infinitely proud of the grand advances and successes of these three works, a shining example of animation throughout the world.” – Véronique Encrenaz, Director of Mifa
This triple Oscar selection denotes a milestone year for French animation filmmaking, showcasing the creativity, innovation and excellence of the French studios that continue to draft the history of the 7th Art.
Check out all winners of MIFA Pitches awards:
Congratulations to all the winners, especially for their high-quality work, their dedication and the emotional impact their creations have on audiences, whether newcomers or seasoned fans.
Join Annecy Festival for the next edition of the International Animation Film Festival and its Market from 13th to 19thJune 2027, which will pay tribute to Columbian animation.
