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Colombia

Not Just a Goof Not Just a Goof
Documentary

How Colombia’s Venturia Animation Added A Dose Of Classic Animation To The ‘Not Just A Goof’ Documentary

The new Disney+ documentary about the making of ‘A Goofy Movie’ is augmented with unique animated sequences that bring the story to life.

By Tara Bennett | 8 months ago

La Perra La Perra
Awards

2025 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘La Perra’ Director Carla Melo Gampert

The Colombian short is in contention after winning three Oscar-qualifying festivals.

By Kévin Giraud | 12 months ago

Dalia and the Red Book
Feature Film

Latin American Feature ‘Dalia And The Red Book’ Unveils Trailer

The hybrid feature tells the story of a girl who becomes entrapped in her deceased father’s unfinished novel and comes face to face with the book’s characters who have taken over the plot.

By Amid Amidi | 1 year ago

Colombia
Feature Film

Check Out The Incredible Animation Being Created By Real Colombian Artists

Colombia’s animation scene is thriving. Let’s highlight some of the tremendous work being done by its native artists and studios.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

After 13 nominations in the best animated feature category of the Oscars, GKIDS won this year for Hayao Miyazaki's "The Boy and the Heron."
Feature Film

Colombian Graphic Designer Scams National Media Into Believing She Worked “Hand-In-Hand” With Hayao Miyazaki On ‘The Boy And The Heron’

Barranquilla-based graphic designer Geraldine Fernández claimed she contributed 25,000 drawings to the film’s production.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

All My Scars Vanish in the Wind
Awards

2024 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘All My Scars Vanish In The Wind’ Directors Angélica Restrepo And Carlos Velandia

The Colombian short offers a novel visual representation of the imperfectness of memory.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

Carne de Dios
Awards

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.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

Pixelatl 2023
Festivals

Mexico’s Pixelatl Unveils 2023 Trailer From Colombia’s Lucy Animation Studio

Director Silvia Prietov spoke with us about the honor she and her team felt in being asked to produce the short.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

Satellite, Venturia Animation Studios
Music Videos

Venturia Animation Studios Takes Us Behind The Scenes Of Bebe Rexha And Snoop Dogg’s New 420-Themed Music Video ‘Satellite’

We caught up with Venturia founder Juan M. Urbina, who directed the Hanna-Barbera-inspired video.

By Jamie Lang | 3 years ago

Ice Merchants, Passenger
Awards

‘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.

By Jamie Lang | 3 years ago

Seven Latina Filmmakers
Animators

Seven Promising Latina Directors To Keep An Eye On

A look at some of the women making waves in Latin American animation.

By Ivan Portillo | 3 years ago

Fernando Laverde
RIP

Fernando Laverde, Colombian Stop Motion Pioneer, Dies At 88

Inspired by the work of Jiří Trnka and Jiří Barta, Laverde’s films were unlike anything being made in Colombia in the 1970s-1980s.

By Jamie Lang | 4 years ago

Quirino Awards 2021
Awards

‘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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 5 years ago

Rafatoon, Sia "Hey Boy"
Music Videos

Tools Of The Trade: Rafatoon on Zoom

“The most important element is to have great confidence in your team,” says Rafatoon of directing animation in the Zoom age.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 5 years ago

You Aint Getting Nothin
Cartoon Brew Pick

Short Pick Of The Day: ‘You Ain’t Getting Nothin’ by Venturia Animation Studios

Music video for the Goo Goo Dolls’ “You Ain’t Getting Nothin’.”

By Amid Amidi | 5 years ago

"Fridastyle"
Events

Ideatoon 2020: A Snapshot Of Latin American Animation Today

We speak to finalists in this year’s pitching contest about the benefits and challenges of creating animated IP in the region.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 5 years ago

Quirinos 2020 winners
Awards

‘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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 5 years ago

Quirino Finalists 2020
Awards

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 6 years ago

Events

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 6 years ago

Shorts

How They Did It: Creating A 1920s Rubber-Hose Animation Style For ‘Waldo’s Dream’

Colombian animation studio Venturia shares tricks and techniques they used to create a vintage-style animation piece.

By Amid Amidi | 6 years ago

Events

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 7 years ago

Awards

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 7 years ago

Awards

Quirino Awards 2019: Finalists Announced In 9 Categories

The countries with the most-nominated animation projects are Spain (13), Brazil (7), and Colombia (5).

By Carlos Aguilar | 7 years ago

Awards

Quirino Awards 2019: Full List Of Nominees

Spain, Brazil, and Argentina lead the way with the most nominated projects.

By Amid Amidi | 7 years ago

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