Spotlight on features at Annecy fest

April 25, 2007 Feature films will be in the spotlight when the 2007 Annecy International Animation Festival kicks off its 31st edition, organizers said Tuesday. Initiatives to promote the full-length cartoon medium at the fest, which runs June 1-16, include a greater number of feature films in competition, new special distinction and audience awards, daily meetings for film executives and the addition of an out-of-competition category within the "official selection." Comics companies will be treated to an exhibition area for the main industry players, a "chill out" area with a restaurant and bar and a digital video library offering digital screening services for all films in official competition.

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