Annecy Festival launches the residence for artists for the development of feature films
In April 2021, CITIA will welcome its first three resident artists in Papeteries - Image Factory in Annecy as it launches a new program dedicated to the visual development of films related to the city's famous animation festival.
"The development of the artists' residence, focusing on films, is an important and historic step for Annecy. Land of the Festival, Annecy will now become a land of creation", said Mickaël Marin, CEO of CITIA. "also a further commitment to CITIA in support of works and artists who are the pillar of our action. I would like to thank the partners who have agreed to join us in this wonderful project. More than ever we need to support creation and culture. It's for our common good "
The Annecy Festival residence was created with the support of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, the Haute-Savoie department, the CNC and France Télévisions.
With an international positioning, high-end mentoring and a unique showcase in the professional world of animation, Annecy Festival Residence offers a three-month time capsule (April 5 to June 27, 2021), focused on reflection and artistic evolution. .
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Calendar:
Registration is open: 11 June 2020
Registration deadline: August 30, 2020
Selection announcement: early October 2020
Residence: from April 5th to June 27th 2021
From now until August 30, project leaders can submit their requests. The selection will be announced in early October 2020. As a signatory of the 50/50 Charter, CITIA pays particular attention to respect for gender equality.
"The Region is proud to be associated with the launch of the Annecy Film Festival of a new residency project, which fits perfectly with the Region's strategy developed around the four areas of film expertise", declared Laurent Wauquiez, President of the Auvergne region. Rhône-Alpes. . “The current health crisis has made it clear to us that it is essential to continue to create and allow young talents to express themselves, through this new residency project, but also through the digital edition of this year's Festival. In these uncertain times it is essential to safeguard the irreplaceable link with works and artists ".
"Haute-Savoie is the land of animated cinema and the Department has been supporting the dynamics of this sector for over 40 years: its Audiovisual Production Support Fund has already participated in almost 40 works to see the light of day. Therefore , it is perfectly natural for me to support the new project directed by CITIA to welcome artists to our territory. Creation, production, education of moving images, training of young people, international broadcasts and now residences for artists: Haute-Savoie supports all phases and all those involved in the animated film, "said Christian Monteil, president of the Department of Haute-Savoie. "Over time, this has become one of the emblems of our territory. The resources provided by the Department are enormous and attest to a lasting commitment. The health crisis we are going through only highlights the absolute need for this investment in quality artistic and cinematographic content. ".
Write, think, hesitate and take your time, this is how we must present the beginnings of a creative project! France Télévisions enthusiastically participates in the Annecy Festival residency project, this will be an opportunity for our group to meet new artists and possibly start new film projects that are always "long-term journeys" for years to come. More than ever we are supporting French creation and even more specifically the animation sector. Encouraging and learning new talent should continue to be essential in the creative cycle, "said Cécile Négrier, director of France 3 Cinéma, and Tiphaine de Raguenel, director of audience and youth work.
