All three editions of Animation First have celebrated women in the industry. Revisit acclaimed director Anca Damian’s dazzling feature Marona’s Fantastic Tale and trailblazing shorts, including Pinscreen Magic selections by co-founder Claire Parker. Filmmaker Michèle Lemieux leads a panel discussion on The Legacy of Pinscreen.

Week Two of Animation First REWIND showcases great feature films and lyrical shorts from the last three seasons that have been curated ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS.

Enjoy critically acclaimed French animation gems, from the Oscar-nominated I Lost My Body and the noir sci-fi film Renaissance voiced by Daniel Craig to a collection of exciting shorts from the César Awards and the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.

No kids allowed—French animation is known for its daring use of the medium and has robust works in unexpected genres including eroticism, fantasy, science fiction, and suspense—all of which will keep you at the edge of your seat!

Over three years of the Animation First festival, FIAF has honored three extraordinary pioneers of French Animation: Michael Dudok de Wit, Michel Ocelot, and Jean-François Laguionie. Rediscover some of their most iconic works!