NEWS
March 10, 2026
SPRING & EASTER DISPLAYS... THE SEASON IS OPEN
Spring is coming, and with it the desire for living, poetic, and natural displays. At Animate Factory, rentals and sales of automata for the displays of Spring and Easter are now open. Bucolic universes, inspired by nature, the countryside, and renewal, designed to create wonder and capture the eye from the first beautiful days. Rabbits, chickens, flowers, countryside scenes, animated gestures, and careful details: each creation is imagined and made in France to bring life to sensitive, joyful, and unique displays.
Whether you are considering a turnkey rental, a purchase, or a custom project, our teams are here to assist you now in designing your Spring scenographies.
February 1, 2026
PREPARING CHRISTMAS 2026... ALREADY
From February 6 to 10, 2026, heading to Christmas World in Frankfurt to imagine the displays and scenographies… for Christmas 2026. Yes, yes: 2026. Here, the magic of Christmas never waits — it is prepared two years in advance! This fair will be an opportunity to present our upcoming creations, meet our international partners, and anticipate the upcoming festive trends. If you come to the fair, come discover the future of Christmas… we promise, it already shines.
January 10, 2026
THE FRENCHIES ARE COMING TO THE USA
2026 will mark a decisive step in the history of Animate Factory. We are participating in the first time at the Atlanta Market And More, one of the most influential professional meetings in the retail and decorating in the USA. A true transatlantic leap for our automata 100% made in France. On site we will present our iconic collections as well as our new products designed for windows and public spaces. And since we fully embrace our Frenchie, we arrive with that little extra soul that Americans envy us: a sense of detail, of scenography... and perhaps even a touch of Parisian charm.
November 24, 2025
ANIMATE FACTORY X DOUDOU & COMPANY
Start writing here Custom creation of a "teddy bear" for the company Doudou & Compagnie. It is an automaton made based on their plush toy. It was delivered for the PRESHOW NOËL event, which took place at the Royal Barrière Hotel - Deauville, from November 17 to 21, 2025.
November 17, 2025
ANIMATE FACTORY X CHATEAU DE VAUX LE VICOMTE
Start writing Vaux le Vicomte Castle has invited Animate Factory to celebrate 20 years of Christmas decorations. Gourmet Tables, Forest Scenes, Pristine Ice Floes, the iconic automatons of Animate Factory follow one another from room to room. Vaux le Vicomte invites you to experience an unforgettable event. A warm atmosphere awaits you: crackling fireplaces, sumptuous decorations in the state rooms, and an immersive 360° projection in the Grand Salon, recalling the splendor of this historic site. The gardens transform into a true dreamland, offering numerous activities for young and old: a captivating treasure hunt for children, marshmallows to roast around the fire, and a sparkling trail of lights that will amaze visitors at every step.
October 27, 2025
ANIMATE FACTORY PARTICIPATES IN THE MAYORS' FAIR 2025, THE REFERENCE EVENT FOR LOCAL ACTION
We are pleased to participate in the 2025 Mayors and Local Communities Fair. A great opportunity to showcase our automata made in France, designed to animate public spaces, windows, and year-end events. With more than 62,000 expected visitors and 1,450 exhibitors, this new edition organized in partnership with the Association of Mayors of France highlights "The Best in Common", bringing together mayors, elected officials, local decision-makers, associations, institutions, private companies, and their partners to build solutions for the common good together. Come discover our creations, exchange with our team, and imagine your next holiday decorations together. See you at Porte de Versailles, from November 18 to 20, Pavilion 6 - Stand E14
October 5, 2025
THE CHRISTMAS SEASON HAS BEGUN
Prepare your most beautiful displays starting now! Our teams are already fully mobilized and everything is being done to ensure your displays shine on time, and that the magic of Christmas works from day one. The time to prepare your year-end decorations is now! Still time to book but don't delay: the most beautiful projects are built in close collaboration with our dedicated teams. Together, we imagine and create unique setups, capable of enchanting your customers and transforming your spaces into true spectacles.
This year, more than ever, your displays must be a call to dream. In a world that needs it so much, let's offer the public moments of wonder, warmth, and magic.
October 1, 2025
A MAGICAL JOURNEY TO THE HEART OF ETERNAL SNOWS
Immerse your displays in the magic of a polar Christmas, where the ice sparkles like crystal and where the stars reflect on the pristine ice floe. Our automatons come to life in this frosty setting: polar bear, playful husky, and mischievous penguin dancing among the snowflakes. Each character is animated with the realism and precision that has made Animate Factory's reputation. Together, they compose a living and poetic scene, both tender and spectacular, that delights young and old.
Whether it's a Christmas display, a shopping center, or a magical event, our polar universe invites to escape and daydream. The ice floe then becomes the stage for an unforgettable winter tale, where emotion comes to life through our handcrafted creations, designed and made in France...
September 3, 2025
THE DELICACIES - PARIS: GOURMET DELIGHTS TAKE CENTER STAGE
Welcome to a universe where pastry comes out of the oven...to take center stage. Bears, mice, and marmots put on their aprons and become true chefs: they build pyramids of macarons, juggle cream puffs, and transform every setting into a visual feast.
At Animate Factory, indulgence is not only tasted, it is also watched and admired. Among pastel colors, delightful treats, and playful humor, our pastry automatons awaken our inner child and the spirit of celebration. To be savored with the eyes without moderation..
September 2, 2025
THE NUTCRACKERS ARE PUTTING ON A SHOW!
For over two centuries, Nutcrackers have been part of the great Christmas traditions. Symbolic guardians, festive musicians, or elegant soldiers, they embody the spirit of the holidays and the magic of winter evenings. At Animate Factory, we bring this legend to life by animating these iconic characters.
Our Nutcrackers keep the beat, play the drums, stand as sentinels, and instill an immediate festive spirit. Each automaton is designed to recreate this unique atmosphere where popular warmth, wonder, and the magic of Christmas come together. Whether they adorn a display window, accompany a prestigious decor, or illuminate a scenography, they remind everyone of the timeless charm of year-end traditions.
September 1, 2025
MAISON & OBJET - CHRISTMAS 2025: THE COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN!
Don't settle for images: you must come see our automata in person! The entire collection, all the new items, all the magic of Animate Factory is waiting for you at Maison & Objet, the essential meeting place to prepare your year-end projects and exchange directly with our team.
Life-size polar bears, reimagined Nutcrackers, Santa Claus dressed in white and gold, Christmas sweater-wearing marmots, animated savannah, pastry chef bears, and mischievous trolls come together for festive and whimsical decorations... Whether it's for Christmas displays, prestigious events, or spectacular scenographies, we create, for you, worlds that attract, captivate, and amaze.