Singaporean Animated Film 'The Violinist' Makes Annecy History

The animated feature film 'The Violinist' has made history at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival by becoming the first Singaporean film to be selected for the main competition. This marks a significant achievement for Singaporean cinema on the international stage.

28 Apr, 11:00 — 28 Apr, 11:00

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The Annecy International Animation Film Festival is one of the most prestigious and influential events in the world for animation. The selection of 'The Violinist' for its main competition signifies a significant achievement for Singaporean cinema and its growing presence on the international animation scene.

Key entitiesThe Violinist Annecy International Animation Film Festival Singapore Ervin Han Raul Garcia

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Animated Feature ‘The Violinist’ Makes History at Annecy as First Singaporean Film in Main Competition

“The Violinist,” a hand-drawn animated feature co-directed by Singaporean filmmaker Ervin Han and Spanish director Raul Garcia, has been selected for the official competition at the Annecy Animation Film Festival 2026, marking the first time in the festival’s 65-year history that a Singapore-produced animated film has entered the main competition. Produced by Singapore’s Robot Playground […]

By Naman Ramachandran

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