Little Amélie or the Character of Rain by Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han The National Animation Film Festival came to a close after six days of a whirlwind of animated creations and encounters. I was delighted, during the festival’s awards ceremony, to announce the winner of the André Martin Award for a feature film. The André Martin Award was established in 2015 by Francis Gavelle, CITIA, and the AFCA to recognize a French short film and a French feature film (or French c

André Martin captivates his audience with commentary on an exhibition at the "Journées du Cinéma" Photo: Geneviève and André Martin Collection The 32nd National Animation Film Festival has now come to a close. After six days filled with short and feature-length films, exhibitions, pitches, conferences... and a tribute session dedicated to André Martin. For those who were unable to attend or wish to learn more, here are some key highlights from the se

Element from the storyboard of " Mais où sont les neiges d'antan " by André Martin and Michel Boschet, 1962 – Collection Geneviève and André Martin As promised, Gamca Animation continues to prepare, alongside its partners, events throughout 2026 to commemorate the centenary of André Martin’s birth. We could not miss this opportunity to offer you these unique journeys through 50 years of animation cinema, writing, and research. Art, graphics, movements, techniques, production

"Water Girl" from Sandra Demazières. Image source https://sandradesmazieres.blogspot.com/2016/10/les-filles-de-leau.html The Émile Reynaud Award 2025: Water Girl by Sandra Desmazières The Émile Reynaud Award is a distinction that honors a French professional animated short film. Originally created in 1943 by La Critique Cinématographique Parisienne, it has been awarded annually since 1977 by the Association Française du Cinéma d’Animation (AFCA). This year, six short films