International festival of animation cinema voices in Port-Leucate
Voix d'Etoiles is the only festival in the world dedicated to the voices of animated cinema. Held annually in October in Port-Leucate, it brings together actors, directors, composers, and dubbing professionals to celebrate the art of bringing animated characters to life through voice. Featuring preview screenings, feature films in competition, short films, workshops, and awards, this unique festival is a must-attend event for animation enthusiasts and families.
Voix d'Etoiles was born in 2007 in Port-Leucate, in the Aude region, from a simple yet original idea: to celebrate the voices of animated cinema. It is the only festival in France and the world to award actors and actresses who lend their voices to characters in animated films and series. Organized every year in October at the Espace Henry de Monfreid and Clap Cine in Port-Leucate, it has established itself as a benchmark for professionals in dubbing, directing, and animation film production.
Each edition offers a rich program: feature films in competition (5 selected films), previews, short films, animated series, and graduation films from the best animation schools. In 2025 (19th edition), 27 feature films, 4 animated series, 7 short films, and 10 graduation films were screened. The audience votes for the best graduation film, while a professional jury awards prizes for best female voice, best male voice, best original score, best animated series, and best short film.
One of the major attractions of Voix d'Etoiles is the opportunity to meet the actors who dub the characters in our favorite animated films. Autograph sessions, masterclasses, dubbing workshops, and round tables allow the public to discover the behind-the-scenes of this often-unseen profession. Composers, directors, and producers also participate in discussions, offering a complete perspective on the making of an animated film.
Voix d'Etoiles cultivates a family-friendly and accessible spirit. The Cine Bout Choux sessions offer special screenings for toddlers, while exhibitions – like the Goldorak XperienZ presented in 2025 – delight fans of all ages. The festival is supported by the City of Leucate, the Casino Circus de Leucate (main private partner), and the Occitanie Region. It contributes to the cultural attractiveness of Port-Leucate in the off-season and to the influence of the French animation industry.
Voix d'Etoiles 2026, 20th anniversary edition, in October in Port-Leucate. International festival of animation cinema voices.
The 20th edition of Voix d'Etoiles will take place from October 21 to 24, 2026 in Port-Leucate, at the Espace Henry de Monfreid and Clap Cine. For this exceptional anniversary, the festival promises an enriched program with preview screenings, competitions, exhibitions, and meetings with the greatest voices of French and international animated cinema. The detailed program will be unveiled in autumn 2026.
The festival takes place in Port-Leucate (11370), mainly at:
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