Singapore-produced animated film The Violinist wins highest prize at Annecy Festival

Channel News Asia Monday 29 June 2026, 03:33 UTC 1 min read

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Co-directed by Singaporean Ervin Han, the film also received the SACEM Award for Best Original Soundtrack in a Feature Film at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, marking a historic double win for Singapore animation.

Singapore (LOCATION) Annecy Festival Co (LOCATION) Singaporean (ORG) Ervin Han (PERSON) the SACEM Award for Best Original Soundtrack (ORG) the Annecy International Animation Film Festival (LOCATION)

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