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.
Portugal
Two New Mature Animated Features From Portugal: ‘Nayola’ And ‘My Grandfather’s Demons’
Critic Carlos Aguilar reviews two standout Portuguese films that featured at Annecy this year.
‘Ice Merchants’ Awarded Cannes’ Critics’ Week Prize For Short Film
João Gonzalez’s Ice Merchants was the first-ever Portuguese animated film to win an award at the Cannes Film Festival.
Kijek/Adamski Drop Trailer For Stop-Motion/2D Short ‘Slow Light’ – Exclusive
“Slow Light” employs paper cut-out stop-motion and b&w hand-drawn animation to differentiate between overlapping timelines.
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.
Tired Of Kiddie Animated Features? Here’s 5 Mature Films To Look Forward To In 2022
Adults, take heart: the rest of the world makes animated features for you, even if Hollywood doesn’t.
Spain’s Weird Market Unveils 19 Project Presentations For Onsite Edition
Angolan war feature “Nayola” and dark gourmet drama “Paradise Buffet” are among the projects.
Cartoon Forum: 5 Promising European Series That Will Be Pitched
Europe’s most important pitching platform for animated series returns on September 20–23. Here’s some projects to look out for.
First Look: Three Generations Of Women Grapple With Angola’s War In ‘Nayola’
Acclaimed Portuguese director José Miguel Ribeiro presented his intriguing feature debut as a work in progress at Annecy.
Animafest Zagreb 2021: 5 Short Films To Look Out For This Year
A look at five notable shorts, from up-and-coming filmmakers and established pros alike, that will screen next week at the famed animation festival.
‘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.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Altötting’ By Andreas Hykade
You know, when I was a boy, I fell in love with the Virgin Mary. It happened in a little Bavarian town called Altötting.
Quirino Awards Unveil Finalists For 4th Edition
The awards, which celebrate the best in Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin American animation, will be held on May 29.
Quirino Awards Announce 265 Entries, Plan In-Person Event In May
The major get-together for Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin American animation is due to take place on Tenerife on May 27–29.
Cartoon Movie: 5 Striking Feature Projects Coming To Next Year’s Event
Cambodian textile factories, Parisian street urchins, an albino girl with telepathic powers — here lies the future of European feature animation.
How To Teach Schoolkids To Make A Festival-Ready Animated Film In 20 Hours
Portuguese filmmaker Abi Feijó believes children should do more than just watch animation; they should also learn how to bring their own stories to life. And he’s been teaching kids how to create animated films for over 30 years.
‘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.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Quaranteen – A Tale Of Confinement’ by Gustavo Carreiro
Puberty is a peculiar time, characterized by enormous changes, insecurities and questionable choices. Now imagine if you add a global virus to the mix.
Faith, Nazis, And The Queen Of Scratch: A Conversation With Andreas Hykade
We speak to the renowned filmmaker ahead of the Annecy premiere of his autobiographical new film “Altötting.”
Quirino Awards, Honoring Ibero-American Animation, Will Host A Month-Long Virtual Edition
The animation of Latin America, Spain, and Portugal will be showcased through talks, presentations, screenings, and awards — all accessible online.
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.
Watch At Least Half Of The 2019 Shortlisted Oscar Shorts For Free
Don’t miss this opportunity: half of the shortlisted Oscar animated shorts are currently available to view online.
Oscar Shortlist For Animated Shorts Emphasizes Foreign Animation
Seven of the ten shorts on the shortlist for the 2020 Academy Awards were made outside of the United States.
The Deadline To Submit Animation Projects For The Third Quirino Awards Is December 12
The awards, which honor animation from Latin America, Spain, and Portugal, will return to Tenerife on April 16–18, 2020.
European Film Awards 2019: Four Animated Features Nominated
Here are the contending animated features for this year’s European Film Awards, set to be presented on December 7 in Berlin, Germany.
How They Did It: Blending Memory And Archives In The Hybrid Film ‘Uncle Thomas: Accounting for the Days’
In her autobiographical film, Regina Pessoa expands her repertoire, introducing object animation and wall drawings alongside hand-drawn animation.
Download A New Groundbreaking Report About The Animation Industries Of Latin America, Spain, And Portugal
The Ibero-American Animation Quirino White Paper lays the groundwork for collaborations and co-productions between 23 countries.
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.
Quirino Awards 2019: Finalists Announced In 9 Categories
The countries with the most-nominated animation projects are Spain (13), Brazil (7), and Colombia (5).
Quirino Awards 2019: Full List Of Nominees
Spain, Brazil, and Argentina lead the way with the most nominated projects.
3D Wire Selects 106 Projects Representing The Future Of Spanish Animation And Video Games
3D Wire is a one-stop event that offers an excellent overview of how Spain’s and Portugal’s animation industries are evolving.
