Riyadh, 12 Dhu al-Hijjah 1446H (June 8, 2025) — The Saudi Film Commission is taking part in the Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2025, held from June 8 to 14 in the French city of Annecy, one of the world's leading events dedicated to animation, with industry leaders from more than 100 countries around the world attending.

The participation forms part of the Commission's efforts to promote the Saudi animation industry and present outstanding local productions to European and global audiences, as well as to strengthen cooperation with global animation creators and explore opportunities for co-production and international distribution.

The Commission's official delegation includes a team of specialists, in addition to a group of Saudi animators selected based on their creative activity during 2024 and their ownership of artistic projects that reflect the sector's notable development in the Kingdom, along with their ability to represent the Kingdom competently and professionally at international events.

At a Glance: Goals of the Participation

  • Building international strategic partnerships.
  • Learning about the industry's latest technologies and trends.
  • Empowering Saudi talent through professional training programmes and workshops.
  • Strengthening the Kingdom's presence in the global animation market.

Annecy is a prestigious platform bringing together leading industry figures — directors, producers, distributors and creators — and taking part is considered an important step toward achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, specifically in strengthening the cultural and creative economy as one of the drivers of growth.

Through this participation, the Commission is seeking to put the Kingdom on the map of global animation production, supporting a strong national film industry that expresses Saudi cultural identity through a globally resonant visual language.