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.
Mexico
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Revolution, Cubism, And A Love Letter To Cinema: ‘Revoltoso’ Is An Epic Stop-Motion Short From Mexico (Exclusive Online Premiere)
Arturo “Vonno” Ambriz tells Cartoon Brew about making a stop-motion epic with little money and no prior experience.
How A Mexican Studio Turned Kids’ Drawings Into Animation For The Berlin-Winning Feature ‘Los Lobos’
When Sam Kishi wanted to incorporate animated segments into his live-action feature, he didn’t have to look far. That’s because he also runs the Mexican animation studio Platypus.
How The Coronavirus Crisis Is Being Interpreted Through Art And Animation
Children’s books, sitcom parodies, Lego animation: the crisis is bringing out the best in artists the world over.
Roman Arambula, Mexican Artist Who Drew Mickey Mouse Comic Strip, Dies At 83
Arambula’s storied career took him from the animation studios of Mexico City to a 15-year run as the lead artist of the Mickey Mouse comic strip.
Luis Alfonso Mendoza, Spanish Voice Of Bugs Bunny And Gohan, Killed In Mexico
Mendoza’s wife and brother-in-law were also murdered.
