CREATIVE LOCALIZATION SPECIALIST REINFORCES INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS AT THE THE WORLD’S LEADING ANIMATION FESTIVAL AND MARKET
The Kitchen will return to the Annecy International Animation Film Festival this June, reaffirming its commitment to supporting animated content creators and distributors in reaching global audiences. Held in Annecy, France, the festival has been a cornerstone of the animation industry since 1960 and is widely regarded as the premier international showcase for animated storytelling.
Often described as the “Cannes of Animation,” Annecy brings together animators, studios, filmmakers and industry executives from around the world to celebrate innovation and excellence across feature films, short films, television series, student projects and commissioned works. The festival’s highest distinction, the Cristal Award, remains one of the most prestigious honors in the global animation sector.
Running concurrently with the festival, the International Animation Film Market (MIFA) serves as one of the industry’s foremost business and networking platforms, where producers, distributors, investors and studios pitch projects, secure financing and negotiate international distribution agreements.
As a creative localisation partner, The Kitchen supports animated content in crossing linguistic and cultural borders while preserving storytelling integrity, humor and emotional resonance. With 25 years of experience, the company has established itself as a trusted partner for producers, distributors, networks, studios and independent creators worldwide. Holding Gold-Badge TPN (Trusted Partner Network) approval, The Kitchen emphasizes risk mitigation, content security and streamlined delivery through advanced workflow systems.
“Our goal, as always,” said Liz Clarke, Director of Global Sales, based in London, “is to support our clients in reaching new audiences, in new languages and new territories. Our clients come to us for creative and cultural input when adapting content, and our global teams take pride in their deep understanding of programme content being localised to and from every language, for all age groups and ethnicities.”
The Kitchen has delivered ongoing language services for major global animated properties including “Masha and the Bear,” “Blippi,” “Barbie,” “Talking Tom,” “Sesame Street,” “Pocoyo,” “South Park,” “My Hero Academia,” “Smurfs,” “CoComelon,” “Hot Wheels,” and “Living with Dad,” among others.
“It’s exciting to see what’s new, what’s on the horizon, and to share The Kitchen’s knowledge of countries, languages, audiences, and more,” Clarke added. “I’m thrilled to be representing The Kitchen at Annecy and look forward to sharing all that we can bring to content creators and providers worldwide.”
Through its presence at Annecy and MIFA, The Kitchen continues to position itself at the center of the international animation ecosystem, enabling content owners to scale across territories while maintaining creative authenticity and operational security.
Liz Clarke, Global Director of Sales at The Kitchen