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How Olivier Clert’s Storyboarding Instincts Cracked Xilam’s ‘Impossible’ ‘Lucy Lost’ Adaptation

The filmmaker and veteran storyboard artist explains how visual storytelling, rewritten structure, and handcrafted animation reshaped Michael Morpurgo’s novel.

How Olivier Clert’s Storyboarding Instincts Cracked Xilam’s ‘Impossible’ ‘Lucy Lost’ Adaptation

The filmmaker and veteran storyboard artist explains how visual storytelling, rewritten structure, and handcrafted animation reshaped Michael Morpurgo’s novel.

Olivier Clert’s Annecy competition title ‘Lucy Lost’ sells around the world

EXCLUSIVE: Clert, producer Marc du Pontavice discuss switching from series to feature.

Le Petit Prince dévoile son nouveau visage

Pour célébrer les 80 ans de sa première publication en France, les éditions Gallimard et le studio de création MinaLima signent, pour la première fois, de nouvelles illustrations p...

After A Crunchyroll Pickup, Annecy’s Most-Hyped WIP Became ‘The Wolf,’ Here’s What We Learned

Directors Benjamin Massoubre and Fursy Tessier broke down the research, hybrid pipeline, and artistic vision behind Xilam's ambitious mountain thriller.

From ‘Wall-E’ To ‘Iron Boy, Louis Clichy On The Unorthodox Journey To His First Solo Feature

Fresh off its Cannes premiere, the former Pixar animator discusses rural France, hand-drawn animation, and how 'Iron Boy' became his most personal work.

Crunchyroll, Goodfellas Back Xilam’s Annecy WIP Thriller ‘The Wolf’

The distributors have boarded Benjamin Massoubre and Fursy Teyssier’s psychological thriller, based on Jean-Marc Rochette’s graphic novel.

Art Makes Story In ‘Ogresse,’ Miyu’s Upcoming Jazz-Infused, Empowering Fairy Tale

Cécile McLorin Salvant and Lia Bertels detailed the film's Haitian influences, evolving visual style, and ambitious international production.

Crunchyroll Looks Beyond Japanese Anime, Eyes European Collaborations Like ‘The Wolf,’ ‘Dreamland’

The streamer says France is a key growth market as it expands beyond Japan with projects from Xilam, Ellipse, and La Chouette.

‘Shooom’s Odyssey’ Team Launches Production On Buzzy Debut Feature ‘The Little Run’

Julien Bisaro and Claire Paoletti’s animated feature from Picolo Pictures will be at next week's MIFA and is targeting a 2028 theatrical release.

31 Years Later, Legendary Creator’s Forgotten Classic Is Finally Getting a New Release

Image Courtesy of Tatsunoko Production Taiyo Matsumoto is one of the most legendary manga creators of all time, and his works are always praised among readers for their exceptiona...

Your Name Director Shares Major Update on Upcoming Film

Image Courtesy of CoMix Wave Films Makoto Shinkai is one of the most renowned names in the anime industry known for directing several acclaimed films such as Your Name, Voices of...

Nippon Animation Celebrates 50 Years With Three-Title Annecy Spotlight

Sci-fi comedy '20001: An Earth Odyssey,' food drama 'Taverna!!!,' and fantasy series 'Alices' point to Nippon Animation's future.

Thorgal

A son of the stars, raised by Vikings, bound to neither. Thorgal, the Franco-Belgian saga by Van Hamme and Rosiński since 1977, now the official interactive edition, from Le Lombar...

TIFF Sets Masaaki Yuasa-Curated Fall Anime Series

The ‘Inu-Oh’ director will guest-curate ‘Drawn Universes: Visions in Animation,’ a TIFF Lightbox program spotlighting anime artistry and innovation scheduled for later this year; ‘...

Charming ‘Luce And The Rock’ Spin-Off Series Brings Back Annecy Festival’s Sweetheart Duo (EXCLUSIVE CLIP)

Britt Raes and Mathilde Prévost expand the acclaimed short into a 35-episode series built around friendship, curiosity, and kindness.

Cloverway Founder Yasuo Matsuo Launches New Global Production Studio IP Bay

Company focuses on producing adaptations of Japanese literature

AX ’26: Manga Mavericks announces MOTIONLESS, plus THE SWORD OF PAROS & HERO COMPANY omnibus editions