The Annecy International Animation Film Festival & Market is renewing its collaboration with France Télévisions as official media partner for the next three editions. CITIA, the Festival and Mifa organiser, is delighted to continue this partnership, which began in 2018.
Delphine Ernotte-Cunci, President, France Télévisions highlighted the company´s strong commitment to supporting animation: "We are thrilled to renew our partnership for the three next editions of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. As French animation’s leading supporter, the France Télévisions group is an active and committed partner of this must-attend event for both the general public and professionals. In a constantly evolving international animation market, the Festival is also an opportunity to showcase one of our most dynamic and audacious creative industries, which makes a major contribution to France’s influence around the world," expressed.
The executive stated that animation is an integral part of France Télévision’s public service offering and serves as the foundation of their connection with young audiences. She further emphasized that the unique creations offered by Okoo, primarily available on France 4 and their digital platform, play a significant role in sparking imagination, developing sensitivity, and broadening children’s perspectives of the world. She also pointed out that the trust parents place in this offering, along with its success among children, demonstrates the deep affection audiences have for animation, which they are proud to foster every day.
Finally, Mickaël Marin, CEO, CITIA and the Annecy Festival praised their partners: "France Télévisions is a major ally for the Annecy International Animation Film Festival and its market, the Mifa. This renewed three-year partnership demonstrates a precious trust and shared commitment to animation. Since 2018, this collaboration has reinforced a shared ambition: to promote and celebrate the excellence of French and international animation. Through its unwavering support, France Télévisions is once again emphasising the importance of animation in its cultural offering and its crucial role in raising the profile of this creative sector, both in France and worldwide. We are immensely proud to be able to rely on such a committed partner, to support the event and its 17,000 professionals coming from across the globe, and to continue writing the future of animation together," noted.
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