The Violinist, an animated film set in Singapore and parts of Malaya across the 20th century, has been selected for the official competition at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2026.
Often described as the “Cannes of animation”, the Annecy festival, first held in 1960, is one of the industry’s most prestigious events, bringing together filmmakers, studios and audiences from around the world annually each June in France.
The selection of The Violinist marks the first time a Singapore-produced animated feature has been included in Annecy’s main competition in the festival’s 65-year history.
