2024 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Carne De Dios’ Director Patricio Plaza
The 2d horror-thriller unspools in colonial Mexico where a Spanish priest must seek healing from the natives he once condemned.
Argentina
A New Superhero Battles Fake News In Argentine Short ‘Verified: Xika Vs. The Disinformation’
The short was produced by Clubcamping in Argentina and back by internet activist group Vero from Brazil.
‘Ice Merchants,’ ‘Passenger’ Lead Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards Nominees
This year’s Quirino Awards will take place on May 13 in the Canary Island city of La Laguna, Tenerife.
Seven Promising Latina Directors To Keep An Eye On
A look at some of the women making waves in Latin American animation.
Know Your Indie Filmmaker: Juan Pablo Zaramella
Zaramella’s diverse body of work includes technically adventurous films that use live action, drawings, clay, pixilation, paper puppets, human fingers, and all manner of other objects.
Long-Lost Quirino Cristiani Film ‘Entre Pitos Y Flautas’ To Screen In Buenos Aires
The film by the pioneering Latin American animation director was discovered in a group of old film cans.
Finalists Announced For Next Lab, A Workshop For Quill And Unreal Engine
The two winners, chosen on February 26, will present their projects at Annecy’s MIFA market.
‘A Costume For Nicholas,’ ‘Petit,’ ‘Homeless Home’ Among Winners At 2021 Quirino Awards
2d animation performed well at this year’s edition of the awards, which honor animation from Spain, Portugal, and Latin America.
Lion Forge Animation Announces 7 Hires To Creative And Executive Team
The St. Louis, Missouri studio behind “Hair Love” is growing fast — and building up a division in Argentina.
‘Fortnite’ Creator Epic Games Awards Its First Film Grant To Animated Feature ‘Gilgamesh’
The feature will be made with Unreal, Epic’s widely used real-time engine.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘El Olvido’ by Juan Sáenz Valiente
A pianist travels to a hotel at the coast to meet up with his past.
Exclusive Short Film Premiere: ‘Corp.’ by Pablo Polledri
Ambition, exploitation of labor, environmental pollution, human degradation, surplus value, corruption, and much more in the amazing world of capitalism.
Using Toon Boom Harmony 20 To Blend Animation With Live-Action Footage
Gonzalo Azpiri of Hookup Animation explains how he used the new release of Toon Boom Harmony 20 to create a mixed-media animation sequence.
How To Pitch Virtually During A Pandemic: Creators And Producers Share Tips
The teams behind three projects pitched at Annecy’s MIFA market tell us what was gained — and lost — in the shift to virtual pitching.
‘Klaus,’ ‘Tainá And The Amazon’s Guardians’ Triumph At 2020 Quirino Awards (Full List Of Winners)
The best of Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin American animation was honored at the virtual ceremony.
Annecy Pitches: 5 Film Projects That Caught Our Eye
An Egyptian fantasy, a transgender murder mystery, an apocalyptic coming-of-age tragicomedy, and more…
‘Stay Home, Stay Positive,’ A Collaborative Animation Jam For Our Times
Over 500 artists participated in this animation jam that pays tribute to medical workers.
Quirino Awards 2020: Full List Of Finalists
A total of 22 works — features, shorts, series, and video games — from nine Ibero-American countries are in contention for an award.
Events Round-Up: Bit Bang, 3D Wire, Sweaty Eyeballs, Kilkenny Animated
A round-up of upcoming animation festivals and events across the world.
Interview: ‘Pachamama’ Director Juan Antín On How Stop-Motion Gave His CG Feature Its Unique Look
Antín harnessed pre-Columbian iconography as the basis for the film’s character and production design.
Pixelatl’s Ideatoon Bootcamp Is Taking Place Right Now In Mexico
Twenty-four Latin American projects are participating in the program this year.
For Latin American Creators, It’s About Telling Stories That Matter To Them
The challenge for Latin American creators: telling stories about subjects and themes particular to their identity, without sacrificing broad global appeal.
Quirino Forum: 6 Key Takeaways On The Current State Of Latin American Animation
Animation production throughout Latin America is booming, but the region must overcome many hurdles to fully develop its industry.
A Report From The 2019 Quirino Awards: ‘Virus Tropical,’ ‘Jorel’s Brother,’ ‘Guaxuma’ Win Top Prizes
The second annual Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards celebrated the stylistic diversity and daring storytelling of animation films from the region.
Argentina’s Buda Celebrates South America’s Mate Drink With Collaborative Short Film
Artists from Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay participated in this stylistically diverse project.
Quirino Awards 2019: Finalists Announced In 9 Categories
The countries with the most-nominated animation projects are Spain (13), Brazil (7), and Colombia (5).
César-Nominated Feature ‘Pachamama’ To Debut On Netflix
The film is the latest Netflix acquisition in a long list of animated acquisitions and original productions to be released in the near future.
Quirino Awards 2019: Full List Of Nominees
Spain, Brazil, and Argentina lead the way with the most nominated projects.
Animation Around The World: Argentina, Israel, Malaysia, Spain
More perspectives on the global animation production boom from countries in Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Bit Bang Fest Starts Today In Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires has a major event dedicated to animation, video games, and digital art, and it’s entirely free to attend.
