The New York premiere of Jérémie Périn’s futuristic sci-fi film noir Mars Express will open the seventh edition of Animation First film festival.
Animation First Festival
NAME OF FESTIVAL: Animation First Festival
SINCE: 2017
WHERE: New York, NY, United States
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Animation First is the only film festival in the US dedicated to the unparalleled legacy and enduring ingenuity of France’s animation studios and schools.
NY Premiere of LITTLE NICHOLAS: HAPPY AS CAN BE to Open Animation First 2023 Festival
The NY premiere of Amandine Fredon and Benjamin Massoubre’s Little Nicholas: Happy As Can Be will open Animation First 2023 festival.
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2021 Animation First Festival Goes Online with 60 + French Animation Film Premieres and Special Guest Wes Anderson
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US Premiere of Hello World! + More Added to Animation First Festival
Less than one month before opening night, the 2020 Animation First festival continues to add new films and events including the US premiere of Hello World!
FIAF’s Animation First Unveils 2020 Lineup. Opens with The Bears’ Famous Invasion of Sicily
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2019 Animation First Festival in NYC, Dedicated to French Animation Announces Lineup
The French Institute Alliance Française announced the 2019 Animation First festival, showcasing the vast history, enduring ingenuity, and diversity of French animation.