Animation

French video game in watercolour plays like a love letter to Dordogne

A new video game set in south west France and featuring hand-drawn watercolours of the area is proving a hit with residents and tourists

Emmy award for French company whose tech was used in Game of Thrones

Golaem’s innovative tools allow artists to create and manipulate large computer-generated crowds and have been used in over 300 productions

French film students win Oscar nod

Acclaimed animated short created as graduation project nominated for Academy Award

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Our generous funding system gives fresh talent a chance

A veteran of the animation industry who has written numerous film and TV screenplays, 14 science-fiction stories and eight graphic novels, Benjamin Legrand explains the secrets behind France’s success

Why French animation rules the world

RECENTLY, France was briefly the centre of the film world as the flesh-and-blood stars of the silver screen walked the red carpet at Cannes. But, away from the glamour of the international film festival, France is quietly taking over one area of movie making.

Animation

French video game in watercolour plays like a love letter to Dordogne

Emmy award for French company whose tech was used in Game of Thrones

French film students win Oscar nod

Our generous funding system gives fresh talent a chance

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Why French animation rules the world