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Part of situation: US animation industry seasonal events (2 clusters)

Animation Is Film festival announces 2026 lineup

Animation Is Film animated film festival Knights of Guinevere Oscar contenders Hollywood

The ninth edition of the Animation Is Film festival is scheduled to take place from October 16 to 19, primarily hosted at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood. The festival lineup features several films considered potential Oscar contenders, including Louis Clichy’s ‘Iron Boy,’ Leah Nelson’s ‘Tangles,’ and ‘The Violinist’ by Ervin Han and Raúl García.

In a festival first, the event will open with the world theatrical premiere of the first two episodes of Dana Terrace’s animated series, ‘Knights of Guinevere.’ Other notable titles in the competition include ‘Julián’ from Ireland’s Cartoon Saloon, ‘Jim Queen,’ ‘Ghost — End of Night,’ and Brazil’s ‘O Filho Da Puta (Son of a Bitch).’

The programming also includes studio presentations, such as a behind-the-scenes look at Walt Disney Animation’s upcoming ‘Hexed,’ retrospective screenings, filmmaker talks, and works-in-progress.

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Annecy Festival takes its animated showcase to Los Angeles - [animationxpress.com]
LA’s Animation Is Film Festival to Feature Oscar Contenders ‘Tangles,’ ‘Iron Boy,’ and More [www.indiewire.com]
‘Iron Boy,’ ‘Tangles’ and ‘The Violinist’ Among Animation Is Film’s 2026 Festival Line-Up [variety.com]