‘Iron Boy,’ ‘Tangles’ and ‘The Violinist’ Among Animation Is Film’s 2026 Festival Line-Up

Animation Is Film returns for its ninth edition from October 16 through 19, with main programming hosted at TCL Chinese 6 Theaters in Hollywood, Calif. The 2026 lineup features several titles, including Leah Nelson’s Tangles, Louis Clichy’s Iron Boy, and The Violinist by Ervin Han and Raúl García. Other highlighted works include Hexed. This premiere stateside animation festival continues to showcase diverse animated projects, bringing a wide array of creative storytelling to the California cinema scene.