Animation First Festival Showcases New & Classic Francophone Animation

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Published on Thursday, 09 January 2025 20:47

Written by Brad Balfour

The Twelve Tasks of Asterix

Presenting new and classic works of Francophone animation, the Animation First festival runs from January 21 to the 26th. Held at L'Alliance New York's Florence Gould Theater (55 E 59th St.) the festival showcases seven feature-length films and five short film programs, with a special focus on Swiss animation. The festival features works for adults to youngsters.

Special screenings include the US premiere of the new restoration of the 1972 film The Twelve Tasks of Asterix. Fifteen guests from around the world take part in the festival with filmmaker talks, a first look presentation, and Q&A discussions. The festival will also feature virtual reality experiences, a Student Short Film Competition, and even an interactive make-your-own stop-motion experience for guests in the Tinker Lounge.

To learn more, go to: https://lallianceny.org/event/animation-first-2025/

Animation First Festival
January 21 - 26, 2025

L'Alliance New York
55 East 59th Street
New York, NY 10022

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