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Portugal

LatAm Annecy 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 | 7 months ago

Nayola, My Grandfather's Demons Nayola, My Grandfather's Demons
Feature Film

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.

By Carlos Aguilar | 8 months ago

Ice Merchants
Awards

‘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.

By Jamie Lang | 8 months ago

Slow Light short film
Shorts

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.

By Jamie Lang | 10 months ago

40 Days Without the Sun
Events

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 12 months ago

Unicorn Wars
Feature Film

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 year ago

Paradise Buffet
Events

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 year ago

Cannabiz
Events

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 year ago

Nayola
Events

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

Animafest Zagreb
Festivals

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.

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

"Altötting"
Cartoon Brew Pick

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.

By Amid Amidi | 2 years ago

Quirino finalists 2021
Awards

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

Quirino Awards logo
Awards

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

"The Midnight King"
Feature Film

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

Feijó workshops
Educational

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 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 | 3 years ago

Quaranteen
Cartoon Brew Pick

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.

By Amid Amidi | 3 years ago

"Altötting"
Interviews

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.”

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 3 years ago

Quirino Awards 2020 edition.
Awards

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 3 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 | 3 years ago

Awards

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.

By Amid Amidi | 3 years ago

Uncle Thomas by Regina Pessoa
Awards

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.

By Amid Amidi | 3 years ago

Quirino Awards, third edition
Awards

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 3 years ago

Awards

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 3 years ago

Uncle Thomas by Regina Pessoa
How-To

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 3 years ago

Business

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 3 years ago

"Tito and the Birds."
Business

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 4 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 | 4 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 | 4 years ago

Events

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.

By Amid Amidi | 4 years ago

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