Emmanuel-Alain Raynal is a French animation producer, author and gallery owner. He is mostly known for producing the Palme d'Or-winning short film 27 (2023),[1] the feature film Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman (2022), winner of the Grand Prix at Anima Brussels,[2] and the feature film Chicken for Linda! (2023), winner of the Cristal Award at the 2023 Annecy International Animation Film Festival.[3]

Emmanuel-Alain Raynal
Born (1981-12-04) December 4, 1981 (age 42)
CitizenshipFrench
Occupations
  • Film producer
  • author
Known for27

Career

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Born in Nice, Raynal lived in Paris from the age of 11. He later decided to study cinema at the University of Paris (La Sorbonne).[4] He holds a Master's degree in Film Studies.[5]

After his studies, Raynal became a filmmaker and film producer for live actions films. In 2009, he founded the French production company Miyu Productions, specialised in animation.[6] The company, based in Paris, Angoulême, Valence and Bruxelles,[7] has produced a number of short films, feature films and TV specials and series.[4][8] Since 2015, Raynal runs Miyu Productions alongside French producer Pierre Baussaron.[9] He has also co-founded Miyu Distributions, Studio Miyu and Galerie Miyu, a contemporary art gallery showcasing artwork by animators.[3][10]

Between 2018 and 2023, Raynal was the vice-president of the French Syndicate of Independent Producers (SPI).[11]

In 2018, Raynal became a member of the Césars Academy.[4] As of 2023, Raynal is also a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the Short Films and Feature Animation branch.[12]

Raynal is also the author of Domenica, a novel co-written with his father, French author and editor Patrick Raynal.[13][14]

Filmography

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Short Films

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  • 2013: Maman - producer
  • 2016: Dix puissance moins quarante-trois seconde - producer
  • 2017: Nothing Happens - producer[15]
  • 2018: The Afternoon of Clemence - producer[16]
  • 2018: I'm Going Out for Cigarettes - producer
  • 2018: Egg - producer[17]
  • 2019: Symbiosis - producer[18]
  • 2020: Blue Fear - producer[19]
  • 2020: Easter Eggs - producer[20]
  • 2021: The Hangman at Home - producer[21]
  • 2021: Anxious Body - producer
  • 2021: Steakhouse - co-producer[22]
  • 2022: Bird in the Peninsula - producer[23]
  • 2022: Histoire pour 2 Trompettes - producer[24]
  • 2022: Backflip - producer[25]
  • 2022: I'm late - producer[26]
  • 2022: Christopher at Sea - executive producer, producer[27]
  • 2022: Letter to a Pig - producer[28]
  • 2023: La Grande Arche - producer[29]
  • 2023: 27 - producer[30]
  • 2023: Aaaah! - producer[31]
  • 2023: Via Dolorosa - producer[32]
  • 2023: Nezumikozo Jirokichi - producer[33]
  • 2023: La Valise - producer
  • 2023: Misérable Miracle - producer[34]

Feature Films

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  • 2021: Ikuta no kita - producer[35]
  • 2023: Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman - producer[36]
  • 2023: Linda veut du poulet! - producer[37]
  • 2024: Ghost Cat Anzu - producer[38]

Television

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  • 2019: La vie de château - producer[39]
  • 2021: Elliott from Earth (2021) (15 episodes) - executive producer[11]
  • 2021: Moules-Frites (TV special) - producer[40]

Documentaries

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  • 2014: Le Soldat méconnu - producer[41]
  • 2015: Lune - producer

Bibliography

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Recognition

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Raynal's films have received several international accolades, such as the Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival for the short film 27 (2023),[42] and the Cristal Award at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival for 27 (2023)[43] and the feature film Chicken for Linda! (original title: Linda veut du poulet!) (2023).[44]

In 2019, Raynal was awarded with the 'Trophée de l'Animation du Film Français', a prize awarded to French animation professionals at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.[45]

In 2022, he received the 'Prix du Producteur français d'animation' (French Animation Producer Award), awarded by Procirep (Civil Society of French Producers).[46]

In 2023 Raynal was awarded with the Prix de la Personnalité de l'année (Person of the year Award) awarded by the magazine Écran Total.[47]

References

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  1. ^ "Emmanuel-Alain Raynal, le virus de l'animation". Le Monde.fr (in French). 2023-06-12. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  2. ^ "You are being redirected..." www.animationmagazine.net. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  3. ^ a b "Comment travaille un producteur d'animation ? | CNC". www.cnc.fr (in French). Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  4. ^ a b c "Cinéma: rencontre avec Emmanuel-Alain Raynal, producteur de films d'animation, à Mers-les-Bains". actu.fr (in French). 2023-12-17. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  5. ^ "Atelier de Sèvres welcomes Emmanuel Alain Raynal, founder of Miyu Production". Atelier de sèvres. 2020-01-23. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  6. ^ Croll, Ben (2023-02-22). "Grammy-Winning Jazz Singer Cécile McLorin Salvant Partners With Miyu Productions For Animated Fairytale 'Ogresse' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  7. ^ "Emmanuel-Alain Raynal ou l'art d'animer". Les Echos (in French). 2023-10-18. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  8. ^ "Films d'animation, partenariat avec la Cinémathèque française: comment la société Miyu épate la galerie". lejdd.fr (in French). 2022-06-13. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  9. ^ "Paroles d'experts # 4: Emmanuel-Alain Raynal, producteur de la société Miyu Productions". Ciclic (in French). Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  10. ^ "6 questions à Emmanuel-Alain Raynal | Gazette Drouot". gazette-drouot.com (in French). 2023-01-24. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  11. ^ a b "Annecy 2021 - Emmanuel-Alain Raynal et Nicolas Schmerkin: le point sur les enjeux de l'animation française". Le Film Français (in French). Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  12. ^ Sciences, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and. "The Academy Invites 398 New Members for 2023: See the Full List". A.frame. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  13. ^ a b "Ils racontent la vie sulfureuse de Domenica, l'Aveyronnaise qui avait charmé le Tout-Paris des arts dans les années 20". ladepeche.fr (in French). Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  14. ^ ""Domenica" des Raynal père et fils: la vie romancée d'une femme collectionneuse d'hommes, soupçonnée d'avoir tué ses amants". Franceinfo (in French). 2023-12-23. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  15. ^ "Nothing happens | Psyche Films". Psyche. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  16. ^ Clémence's Afternoon (2018) | MUBI, retrieved 2024-01-12
  17. ^ "Egg". dokufest.com. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  18. ^ "Symbiosis". Vilnius Short Film Festival. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  19. ^ "Blue Fear". Kortfilmfestivalen. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  20. ^ "Easter Eggs | IFFR". iffr.com. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  21. ^ "The Hangman at Home – VR". www.dfi.dk. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  22. ^ "Fabian&Fred". Fabian&Fred. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  23. ^ "Bird in the Peninsula - Berlinale Shorts 2022". www.berlinale.de. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  24. ^ "Histoire pour 2 Trompettes | A Story for 2 Trumpets - Berlinale Shorts 2022". www.berlinale.de. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  25. ^ "Flickerfest | Backflip". Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  26. ^ "I'm Late". DOC NYC. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  27. ^ "Biennale Cinema 2022 | Christopher at Sea". La Biennale di Venezia. 2022-07-11. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  28. ^ "2022 Official Selection, film index". Annecy Festival. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  29. ^ "La Grande Arche | IFFR". iffr.com. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  30. ^ "27: Award in Annecy". Annecy Festival. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  31. ^ "Aaaah! — IndieLisboa". 2023-04-10. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  32. ^ "Via Dolorosa | La Semaine de la Critique of Festival de Cannes". Semaine de la Critique du Festival de Cannes. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  33. ^ "Nezumikozō Jirokichi". Annecy Festival. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  34. ^ "Miserable Miracle". www.onf.ca. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  35. ^ "Dozens of Norths (Ikuta no kita)". Cineuropa. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  36. ^ Croll, Ben (2021-06-19). "Miyu Adapts Haruki Murakami Stories With Novel Animation Technique in 'Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman'". Variety. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  37. ^ "Linda veut du poulet !". Locarno Film Festival. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  38. ^ "French-Japanese Film Ghost Cat Anzu's Trailer Unveils More Cast & Staff, Theme Song, July 19 Debut". Anime News Network. 2024-05-08. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
  39. ^ "La Vie de château". www.afca.asso.fr (in French). Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  40. ^ "Moules Frites, une héroïne contemporaine". FranceTvPro.fr (in French). Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  41. ^ "Le Soldat Méconnu - bande annonce du docu fiction live/anim (via Ugo Bienvenu et Kevin Manach chez Miyu Prod) - News | Catsuka". www.catsuka.com (in French). Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  42. ^ "You are being redirected..." www.animationmagazine.net. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  43. ^ Lang, Jamie (2023-06-17). "'Chicken For Linda!,' 'Robot Dreams,' '27,' Take Top Honors At 2023 Annecy Festival". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  44. ^ Roxborough, Scott (2023-06-17). "'Chicken for Linda!' Wins 2023 Annecy Festival". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  45. ^ "Annecy 2019 - Miyu Productions, lauréat du Trophée de l'animation du Film français". Le Film Français (in French). Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  46. ^ "Prix du Producteur TV - PROCIREP - société des producteurs de cinéma et de télévision". www.procirep.fr. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  47. ^ Choppin, Damien (2023-11-23). "Emmanuel-Alain Raynal et Pierre Baussaron, lauréats du Prix de la personnalité de l'année d'Ecran total". Ecran Total (in French). Retrieved 2024-01-03.
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