"A phenomenal new animation festival is coming in February!"— Red Tricycle
Celebrating France’s rich history as the pioneer of animation, FIAF launches New York City’s first French animation festival with award-winning feature films and shorts, virtual reality, interactive workshops, panel discussions and more!
Special screenings and events for all ages put you in the front seat of 3D animation, works in process, workshops on drawing and sound effects, gaming demonstrations, and discussions with leading artists and studio executives.
On Feburary 3, the festival’s guest of honor, Michael Dudok de Wit, acclaimed director of The Red Turtle, will speak about the creation of the Oscar-nominated film from its beginnings in Japan at the celebrated Studio Ghibli through production in Angouleme, France. Special thanks to our sponsors and author Marc Levy for their support.
Animation First is co-curated by Delphine Selles-Alvarez, Film Curator at FIAF, and Catherine Lamairesse, Director of Special Projects at FIAF.
Animation First is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.