The Annecy International Animation Film Festival, often referred to simply as the Annecy Festival, is a prominent international film festival dedicated to animated films, held annually in Annecy, France. Established in 1960, the festival initially occurred every two years before becoming an annual event in 1998. It showcases animated films of various techniques, including traditional, cut-outs, claymation, and CGI, across categories such as feature films, short films, television and advertising productions, and student films. The festival is sponsored by the International Animated Film Association (ASIFA) and includes competitive sections, with awards like the Cristal for Best Feature Film.