Annecy 2026
We're at the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival and Market, with our partners at Animation UK managing the UK Pavilion from 23-25 June. Join us to explore the UK's leading animation sector and engage with UK businesses, talent and industry professionals.
Where To Find Us
Stand D.15
Stands & Pavilions
Allée de l’Impérial
74000 Annecy
Events Schedule
12.00 - 13.00
UK x Australia Producer Networking Lunch
This networking event will bring together UK and Australian producers and industry colleagues for light lunch, conversation and new connections. Places are limited and must be reserved in advance via Eventbrite.
17.30 - 18.30
Animation UK Happy Hour
Join us at the UK Pavilion for drinks, introductions and informal networking with the UK animation community and our sponsors.
Meet the Experts
Get guidance on UK Screen Sector Tax Incentives...
Andy Wright | Certification Manager – TV | BFI
Book a session with Andy to discuss the UK’s Audio-Visual Expenditure Credits (AVEC) and the Enhanced AVEC (IFTC). Andy can provide advice and guidance on the qualifying criteria for the AVEC and the IFTC including the Cultural Test and the UK’s co-production treaties. The Certification Unit at the BFI is the first point of contact for producers and production companies wishing to qualify in order to claim the UK’s expenditure credits.
Enquire nowUK Pavilion Partners
The UK Pavilion is made possible through the support and collaboration of key partners across the UK screen sector, who will be attending Annecy.
Animation UK
Animation UK is the collective voice of the UK animation sector. We represent studios, producers, distributors, service companies and creative businesses working across animation in all its forms. Our mission is to champion the conditions that allow UK animation to thrive creatively, commercially and internationally. Animation UK works with government, funders, broadcasters, streamers, agencies and international partners to support a stronger business environment for animation. Our priorities include investment, tax relief, international partnerships, skills, sustainability, fair commissioning conditions, export growth and the development of UK-owned IP.
Find out moreBFI Certification Unit
The Certification Unit is the first point of contact for applicants seeking to qualify their animation TV programme, film, high-end TV programme, children’s TV programme, or video game as British to access the UK’s Audio-Visual Expenditure Credits (AVEC) and Video Games Expenditure Credit (VGEC). We offer advice on qualifying for the AVEC and VGEC under the creative sector cultural tests, the UK’s bilateral co-production agreements and the European Convention on Cinematographic Co-production.
Find out moreCreative Wales
In Wales, animation goes to the heart of who we are – passionate storytellers with big ideas and lots of creative talent. As an exciting industry that overlaps many others, from music to games, we recognise the potential of the animation sector. Our aim is to continue supporting and celebrating the industry as companies explore new content platforms, projects and revenue streams. Creative Wales is a Welsh Government economic development agency established to promote and grow the creative industries in Wales. Our focus is to offer funding, support and guidance across a range of sectors from Film and TV to Music, Games, Immersive Tech and Animation - positioning Wales as one of the best places in the world for creative businesses to thrive.
Find out moreNorthern Ireland Screen
Northern Ireland has a strong and internationally connected animation sector, supported by Northern Ireland Screen. Its companies work across children’s content, international series, co-productions and original IP, with strong relationships across the island of Ireland and beyond. Northern Ireland Screen is the national screen agency for Northern Ireland, committed to maximising the economic, cultural, and educational value of the screen industries for the benefit of Northern Ireland. This goal is pursued through its mission to accelerate the development of a dynamic and sustainable screen industry and culture in Northern Ireland.
Find out moreFilm London
Film London connects ideas, talent, and finance to develop a pioneering creative culture in the city that delivers success in film, television, animation, games and beyond. The production support and business development team promote and supports all areas of the animation industry in London. The team offers expert advice on London’s studios, talent and how to access to the UK’s tax credits. They also provide networking opportunities, career support, and attend major film festivals around the world to promote London’s world-class animation producers, studio facilities and talent to the international market.
Find out moreEssential Info
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