Feature Spinoff ‘Kiri and Lou Go Raaa!’ Sets Annecy World Premiere, With Voice Leads Jemaine Clement, Olivia Tennet to Attend
The feature spinoff 'Kiri and Lou Go Raaa!' is set to premiere at the Annecy International Animation Festival. Voice leads Jemaine Clement and Olivia Tennet will attend the event for a Q&A session. This marks New Zealand's first stop-motion feature based on the acclaimed preschool series 'Kiri and Lou.'
- ▪The premiere is scheduled for June 24 at the Annecy Festival.
- ▪The film expands on the BAFTA-nominated series 'Kiri and Lou.'
- ▪Jemaine Clement and Olivia Tennet lead the voice cast.
- ▪The series has been translated into multiple languages and aired in various countries.
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Home Film Global May 29, 2026 8:03am PT Feature Spinoff ‘Kiri and Lou Go Raaa!’ Sets Annecy World Premiere, With Voice Leads Jemaine Clement, Olivia Tennet to Attend Sold by CAKE, New Zealand' first stop-motion feature, expanding the BAFTA-nominated series IP, marks the latest addition to the Annecy Presents strand with Clement, Tennet and animation director Antony Elworthy in attendance for a Q&A. By Kevin Giraud Plus Icon Kevin Giraud Latest Dandelooo Boards ‘Acorn’s Adventure,’ From Top German Animation House Fabian&Fred (EXCLUSIVE) 1 week ago Titles From the ‘1985’ Team and Oscar-Nominated Director of ‘Daens’ Feature on Screen Flanders’ New Slate, Its First 2026 Investment 1 week ago DC Super Heroes, Villains to Share Limelight With Warner Bros.
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