The Norwegian short films Ovary Acting and Coda and the feature Captain Sabertooth and the Countess of Grel have been selected for the Annecy Animation Festival, 8.-14. June.
Ovary Acting has been chosen for the main competition for short films, Coda for the Off-Limits section and Captain Sabertooth and the Countess of Grel for the Annecy Presents section.
The Annecy Festival in France is the world's largest festival for animated films. Over 3,900 films from 100 countries were submitted for this year's festival. 35 films were selected for the main short film competition.
Short | Norway, Sweden, UK | 13 min | 2025 | English
A harried thirty-something woman is forced to decide whether she wants to be a mother after unexpectedly giving birth to her reproductive organs at her sister’s baby shower.
Short | Experimental | Norway | 4’50’’ min | 2024 | International
Illustration: Animathor AS
Coda is an abstract experimental art film. Organic and geometric shapes are drifting and making constantly new pictures. The aim was to make a unique visual experience. The film also has connotations to the projections used by the 1960´s psychedelic rock groups using oil and fluid colors during concerts. The film is part 3 in the directors trilogy of abstract animation with original music by Motorpsycho.
Director: Thor Sivertsen. Production: Animathor AS. Producer: Thor Sivertsen. Animation: Thor Sivertsen. Techniques : Special effects, 2D computer, Clay Composer; Motorpshyco. Sales/ Festivals: Animathor AS
Feature | Children, Family | Norway | 76’15’’ | 2025 | English TXT
Best friends Raven and Pinky serve under Captain Sabertooth, the feared pirate and King of the Seven Seas. When Sibylla, the cunning Countess of Gral, attacks their ship, she steals a prized figurehead and kidnaps Pinky – all part of her clever plan to trap Sabertooth and conquer the pirates’ homeland. Now young deckhand Raven, along with Captain Sabertooth, a dragon and an eccentric cook must stop the Countess and rescue Pinky.
Short | Fantasy, Musical | 14’ 26’’| 2025 | Czechia, Norway, Germany
Photo from 9 million colors. Photo: BIONAUT
A unique 15-minute stop-motion musical set in a vibrant underwater world. The film celebrates an unlikely friendship in a somewhat morbid way, creating a distinctive tone and visual style. At its core, the story addresses an important theme - accepting others and yourself despite differences - aimed at connecting with children and young audiences.
Directors: Bára Anna. Produced by: Bionaut CZ , Jakub KOŠŤÁL, Vratislav ŠLAJER. Co-Producers: Trollfilm AS, Norway by Lillan Løvseth, Maria Motovska, Reynard Films DE, Divize CZ. Technique: Stop Motion. Sales: Autour de Minuit, FR
For the fourth year, the Norwegian Film Institute is offering a subsidy scheme for international distribution that will make it easier for distributors to launch Norwegian films in their territories.
Read more about the International Distribution Support
Nordic Animation stand will be at the new location, D.05. Meet the Nordic animation Industry there
Manager International Relations, Short Films and Drama Series
Manager International Relations, Feature Films
International Festival Adviser
The Battle of Oslo. Photo: Lillian Julsvik/Ymer Media
Here you will find an overview of new and upcoming titles.
The Battle of Oslo. Photo: Lillian Julsvik/Ymer Media
