Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Tamo Junto’ By Pedro Conti
Two neighbors lean on each other, turning small moments of life into great treasures.
Brazil
Japan’s ‘A Bite Of Bone’ And Brazil’s ‘Bob Spit’ Top Ottawa 2021
“Bob Spit – We Do Not Like People” is the first Latin American feature to win the top feature prize at the Ottawa Int’l Animation Festival.
Exclusive: Watch The Teaser For ‘Perlimps,’ The New Feature From Oscar-Nominated Director Alê Abreu
The film will be released in 2022.
Oscar-Contending ‘Umbrella’ Is A Short Film With A Hopeful Message For Our Times
If nominated for an Oscar, “Umbrella” will become the first Brazilian film to reach that stage in the animated short category.
How A New ‘Angry Birds’ Series Sparked An Unusual Partnership Between 3 Latin American Studios
Hype Animation, Red Animation Studios, and Punkrobot have formed Los Amigos, billed as “the largest collective animation studio in Latin America.”
How Nathan Love Created The Animation For Katy Perry’s ‘Smile’ Video In Six Weeks (Interview)
“In some ways, being remote on a large production has probably protected me by having fewer daily interactions and distractions,” says Nathan Love’s Joe Burrascano.
Meet Any Malu, The Animated Influencer From Brazil Who Was Hired By Cartoon Network
You know you’ve created a popular cartoon character when fans turn up at your studio asking to meet her.
‘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.
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.
How They Did It: Telling Five Women’s Stories In Five Different Styles In Camila Kater’s ‘Flesh’
Camila Kater explains how she combined five different mediums in her debut film — and why she compares women to meat.
‘Chico & Rita’ Directors Reunite For Bossa Nova Musical ‘They Shot The Piano Player’
Jeff Goldblum is attached to the voice an American journalist investigating the disappearance of a Brazilian virtuoso pianist.
10 Tips For First-Time Showrunners, From People Who Did It — And Survived
The showrunners of three series — “Puffin Rock,” “Moominvalley,” and “Cupcake & Dino: General Services” — told us what helped them make the first season of their shows.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘In My Heart’ by Pedro Conti and Fernando Peque
A music video from Brazilian studio Flooul.
Interview: Pixelatl’s José Iñesta On How The Ideatoon Contest Is Shaping Latin American Animation
Dozens of Latin American series have been optioned, and moved into development and production thanks to the Ideatoon competition.
Brazil’s Anima Mundi Festival Is In Danger Of Not Happening After Its Funding Is Cut
The organizers are calling on the global animation community to donate to a crowdfunding campaign so they can hold this year’s edition.
Brazilian CG Pic ‘Lino 3D’ Picked Up By HBO For U.S.
The Brazilian film, about a man who turns into a cat, will also be released theatrically in French Canada.
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).
‘How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ Takes Top Slot At Global Box Office
“How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” is setting international records ahead of its U.S. launch.
Quirino Awards 2019: Full List Of Nominees
Spain, Brazil, and Argentina lead the way with the most nominated projects.
‘How Much Fear Do We Put In The Story?’: Gustavo Steinberg On His New Brazilian Feature ‘Tito and the Birds’
The director of “Tito and the Birds” speaks with Cartoon Brew about his film about the “disease of fear,” a condition that turns people into zombie-like creatures.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Way of Giants’ by Alois Di Leo
In a forest of gigantic trees, Oquirá, a six-year-old indigenous girl, will challenge her destiny and learn to understand the cycle of life.
Brazil’s ‘Lino 3D’ Is Picking Up Foreign Sales, But Will It Be Released In The U.S.?
With this week’s sales at the American Film Market, “Lino 3D” has now been sold to over 50 international territories.
Watch Episode 2 Of ‘Animation Around the World’: Brazil, South Africa, Poland
A look at what’s happening animation-wise in various countries around the world.
25 Animated Features Submitted For 2019 Oscars, Including Record 8 Films From Japan
Which five animated features will make the cut this year?
Brazilian Feature ‘Tito And The Birds’ To Get U.S. Release Through Shout! Studios (Trailer)
It’s getting harder and harder nowadays to produce an animated feature that looks and feels completely original, but the Brazilian film “Tito and the Birds” fits the bill.
