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Mexico

Pixelatl 2023 Pixelatl 2023
Events

Five Highlights From Mexico’s Pixelatl, Starting Next Week

From A-list masterclasses to historic short film screenings, there’s a lot to see and do at Pixelatl 2023.

By Jamie Lang | 4 weeks ago

Pixelatl 2023 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 months ago

Classic

Mexico Is Creating A Digital Database To Protect Its Animation Heritage

Several titles spanning back to the 1930s have been digitized and were screened at this year’s Annecy Festival.

By Jamie Lang | 3 months ago

Annecy Indie Animation Panel 2023
Festivals

Independent Animation Producers Share Tips On Surviving And Thriving In An Increasingly Global Industry

Without billions in backing or decades-old IPs, these indie producers are blazing a path in tv and feature animation.

By Ryan Gaur | 3 months ago

simpsons_movie
Ideas/Commentary

Animation Companies Are Going Green. Here’s How They’re Doing It

We spoke with animation organizations from around the world that are spearheading the industry’s green push.

By Jamie Lang | 4 months ago

Mark of the Jaguar
Feature Film

Aztec History Gets Reimagined In Hand-Drawn Feature ‘The Mark Of The Jaguar’ (Exclusive)

Paris-based vfx-animation company Hecat has joined Mexican’s Ocelotl Co and Brazil’s Origem on the feature.

By Jamie Lang | 1 year ago

LatAm Annecy
Feature Film

Latin America Shines At Annecy: ‘Perlimps,’ ‘They Shot The Piano Player,’ ‘Arbor,’ ‘Petra and the Sun’

Titles from Brazil, Peru, Mexico, and Chile were just a few from the increasingly prominent Latin American contingent at this year’s Annecy.

By Jamie Lang | 1 year ago

Frankelda's Book of Spooks
Interviews

Creating A Menagerie Of Monster Puppets For ‘Frankelda’s Book Of Spooks’

We speak to the directors and designers behind Mexico’s ambitious stop-motion series.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

Mexican animation artists
Animators

A Celebration Of The Mexican Artists Who Helped Create The American Animation Industry

Recognizing the Mexican and Mexican-American artists who have made immense contributions to the development of the American animation industry.

By Amid Amidi | 2 years ago

Pixelatl
Events

7 Key Highlights At Pixelatl Festival, Starting Tomorrow

For the second year in a row, it will take place in an online format, making it accessible to a global audience.

By Amid Amidi | 2 years ago

Los tres reyes magos
RIP

Fernando Ruíz Álvarez, Co-Director Of Mexico’s First Animated Feature, Dies At 79

Animator, filmmaker, entrepreneur: to many, Ruíz was the father of Mexican animation.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

Pixelatl 2021 trailer
Events

Jorge Gutiérrez, Sandra Equihua, Aska Animation Team Up For Pixelatl’s 2021 Trailer (Exclusive Premiere)

Latin America’s leading animation festival will be held virtually on September 7–11.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 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 | 2 years ago

Frankelda’s Book of Spooks
Business

Mexican Stop-Motion Series ‘Frankelda’s Book Of Spooks’ Is Coming To HBO Max

The series is in the works at Cinema Fantasma, whose film “Revoltoso” we exclusively premiered last year.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 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 | 3 years ago

Sublime 2020
Sponsored by Jalisco Animation Companies

Sublime, Jalisco’s Buzzing Business And Creativity Summit, Goes Virtual For 3rd Edition Starting Tomorrow

The event, based in the heartland of Mexican animation, brings together leading figures from the film, animation, video game, and vfx communities.

By Cartoon Brew Connect | 3 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 | 3 years ago

Cartoon Brew's Weekly Podcast
Feature Film

PODCAST: Listen To Cartoon Brew’s The Weekly

This week we look at shifting theatrical schedules, Fox’s big commitment to animation, and talk to Pixelatl head José Iñesta about Mexico’s evolving animation industry.

By Jen Hurler | 3 years ago

Pixelatl 2020 line-up
Events

Rebecca Sugar, Julia Pott, Sofía Alexander Lead Focus On Women In Animation At Pixelatl 2020

“Even though the industry is overflowing with female talent, it is not always highlighted,” says Pixelatl artistic director Christian Bermejo.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 3 years ago

Pixelatl 2020 trailer
Events

Mexico’s Pixelatl Festival Unveils 2020 Trailer By Exodo Animation Studio (Exclusive)

The trailer’s director Paco Zamudio talks to us about the state of Mexican and Latin American animation.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 3 years ago

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