Fête de l'Anim' Festival
An animated film festival hosted by the Magelis image hub in Angoulême
2026
About Fête de l'Anim' Festival
Every autumn, the Fête de l'Anim' brings the world of animated film to Angoulême, organized by the Magelis image hub in partnership with the French Animated Film Association (AFCA). Part of the National Animated Film Festival, the event takes place across several venues in the city, including the Chais Magelis, the CGR, the Cité internationale de la bande dessinée et de l'image cinema, and the Cnam-Enjmin school. The program features previews, public screenings, masterclasses, and professional meetings, catering to the general public, students, and animation professionals alike, with a special section dedicated to young audiences.
Fête de l'Anim' Festival — edition 2026
The 5th edition will take place from October 15th to 18th, 2026, at the Chais Magelis and partner venues throughout Angoulême. Magelis and the AFCA are organizing a series of previews, public screenings, masterclasses, and professional networking events, including a special program designed for younger audiences.
Highlights Fête de l'Anim' Festival 2026
- Preview screening of "Carmen, l'oiseau rebelle" with Sébastien Laudenbach, Thursday, October 15th
- Meet-and-greet with Rémi Chayé regarding "Fleur", Friday, October 16th
- One Shot: A day of conferences and exhibitions at Cnam-Enjmin, Saturday, October 17th
- Preview screenings with directors: "Blaise", "Le Mystère Lucy Lost", "Patouille et Momo", "New-York, Miriam et moi"
- Special screenings at CGR: "Joyeuse Jungle", "Le monde à l'envers", "Cars"
Programme Fête de l'Anim' Festival 2026
Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 (Eve)
- 6:00 PM — Meet-and-greet with Chloé Aubert, Animation Director · Le Nil (Cnam-Enjmin) · Reserved for animation students
- 8:30 PM — Special screening of "Le Corset", followed by a Q&A with Chloé Aubert · Cinéma de la Cité · 4 €
Thursday, October 15th, 2026
- 2:00 PM — Private preview screening of "Carmen, l'oiseau rebelle", attended by lead editor Catherine Aladenise · Cinéma de la Cité · Reserved for animation students
- 3:30 PM — Masterclass with lead editor Catherine Aladenise, moderated by Isabelle Vanini (AFCA) · Cinéma de la Cité · Reserved for animation students
- 6:30 PM — 2 Minutes Carte Blanche with Deputy General Manager Anthony Combeau, moderated by Christophe Liabeuf (AFCA) · Le Nil
- 8:30 PM — Preview screening of "Carmen, l'oiseau rebelle", followed by a Q&A with director Sébastien Laudenbach and lead editor Catherine Aladenise · Cinéma de la Cité · 4 €
Friday, October 16th, 2026
- 2:00 PM — Private preview screening of "Le Mystère Lucy Lost", attended by director Olivier Clert · Cinéma de la Cité · Reserved for animation students
- 3:30 PM — Masterclass with director Olivier Clert, moderated by Christophe Liabeuf (AFCA) · Cinéma de la Cité · Reserved for animation students
- 6:30 PM — Meet-and-greet with Rémi Chayé, director of the feature film "Fleur": covering production, writing with co-screenwriters, storyboarding, directing, and character design · Le Nil
- 8:00 PM — Conference: "Launching on YouTube: The Creator Economy and Building Audience Loyalty", featuring creators from Musical Pipers, Tales of Zale, and Sophie's Magic Diary · Le Nil
- 8:30 PM — Preview screening of "Blaise", followed by a discussion with director Dimitri Planchon · Cinéma de la Cité · 4 €
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM — One Shot: A day for local animation students and professionals (organized with the association Sapin Sympa): 20-minute talks with Q&A (William Bonhotal, Clémentine Campos and Aida Berengué, Anaïs Chevillard, Isis Leterrier, Amir Houshang Moein, Mélanie Prunier, Camille Suaudeau), and an exhibition by ten Angoulême-based artists · Le Nil (Cnam-Enjmin) · Free entry upon registration
- 11:00 AM — Preview screening of "Patouille et Momo, les contes de la forêt", attended by director Clémentine Campos · Cinéma de la Cité · 4 €
- 11:00 AM — Special screening of "Joyeuse Jungle" · CGR Angoulême
- 1:00 PM–2:00 PM — ALCA Carte Blanche, short films: "Le Chevreuil", "Le bleu au loin" (with the director), "Volcelest" (with the director), "Soixante-sept millisecondes" · Le Nil · Free entry
- 2:30 PM — Preview screening of "Le Mystère Lucy Lost", followed by a discussion with director Olivier Clert · Cinéma de la Cité · 4 €
Sunday, October 18th, 2026
- 11:00 AM — Special screening of "Le monde à l'envers", including a film-related workshop hosted by the cinema · CGR Angoulême
- 2:00 PM — Special screening of "Cars", re-released for the film's 20th anniversary · CGR Angoulême
- 2:30 PM — Preview screening of "New-York, Miriam et moi", followed by a Q&A with co-director Léahn Vivier-Chapas · Cinéma de la Cité · 4 €
Program published by the organizer (Magelis) on the event website. Screening tickets can be purchased on-site or online via the cinemas' websites.
Prices Fête de l'Anim' Festival 2026
Practical information — Fête de l'Anim' Festival
Main venue: Chais Magelis, quai de la Charente, 16000 Angoulême. Screenings are also held at the CGR, the Cité internationale de la bande dessinée et de l'image cinema, and the Cnam-Enjmin school (Le Nil).
Born in 2022 at the Angoulême image hub
Magelis hosted the first edition from October 20 to 28, 2022, offering nine days dedicated to animation. The format has since been condensed to three or four days in mid-October.
The event is held annually as part of the national Fête du cinéma d'animation, supported by the AFCA. Angoulême leverages its local expertise, with the Cnam-Enjmin school—specializing in video games and digital animation—along with the CGR, Mégarama, and the Cité internationale de la bande dessinée et de l'image opening their doors for previews and special screenings, while local animation schools host workshops related to their fields of study.
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