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Spain

Feature Film

‘The Violinist,’ Singapore’s First Animated Feature In 15 Years, Explores War And Friendship Across Eight Decades (EXCLUSIVE TRAILER)

Ahead of the film’s Annecy competition premiere, directors Ervin Han and Raúl García discuss the landmark Singapore-Spain co-production.

By Jamie Lang | 3 days ago

Cleo & Cuquin Cleo & Cuquin
Business

DNEG Buys Anima Kitchent As Spain Invests $28.8M In Further Canary Island Animation Growth

The deal gives the VFX and animation giant a foothold in one of Europe’s fastest-growing production hubs, fueled by generous tax incentives.

By Jamie Lang | 2 weeks ago

Under the Lake
Festivals

‘Under The Lake,’ A Coen-Inspired, Dialogue-Free Thriller, Gets Trailer Ahead Of Tribeca World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Juan Carlos Mostaza’s dark animated short blends classic Hollywood tension, noir atmosphere, and faceless wire characters in a nail-biting thriller.

By Jamie Lang | 2 weeks ago

Studio Ghibli founders
Anime

Studio Ghibli Wins Spain’s Prestigious Princess of Asturias Award, An Anime First

The iconic company follows past laureates including ‘Persepolis’ writer Marjane Satrapi and ‘Mafalda’ creator Quino, but is the first anime studio honored.

By Jamie Lang | 1 month ago

Interviews

‘Star Heist’: How A Group Of Spanish Pros Pulled Off A Star Wars Day Short In Less Than 12 Parsecs (EXCLUSIVE)

Director José Ucha and his team walk us through the break-neck production behind their stylish May the 4th animated tribute.

By Jamie Lang | 1 month ago

Decorado
Animators

‘Decorado’ Drops English Dub Trailer Ahead Of May 15 Theatrical Release

Fresh off an Annecy main competition selection, Alberto Vázquez’s Goya-winning surreal satire arrives in U.S. theaters next month.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

Decorado
Feature Film

A Post-Traumatic Mouse Rejects Reality And His Meds In ‘Decorado’ Clip (EXCLUSIVE)

Alberto Vázquez’s latest feature opens May 15 in the U.S., following a troubled mouse who suspects his world is an illusion.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

Deaths of Peck
Animators

From Burnout Doodle To Fully Playable Game Prototype: JuanPe Arroyo’s ‘Deaths of Peck’ Goes Public (EXCLUSIVE BTS)

Developed at The Line, the game features a looping animation concept that becomes interactive, using death as a power-up across mechanics, levels, and story.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

Quirinos 2026
Awards

Quirino Awards 2026: ‘Decorado,’ ‘There Is Something Behind You,’ And ‘Dog Alone’ Take Top Prizes

Animation honors spread across five countries, highlighting a balanced mix of Iberian and Latin American productions and emerging voices.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

Solo
Feature Film

Cult Spanish Comic ‘Solo’ Comes To Brutal Life In Hampa Studio’s Proof-of-Concept Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)

Director Toni Mortero and producer Álvaro García discuss adapting the comic, developing its 2D-inspired look, and plans for a feature film.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

Interviews

Chaos, Camerawork, And Cartoon Influence: Adult Swim’s Latest Smalls Short – ‘3, 2, 1… Chachipistachi’

Spanish indie animator Rafillo blends ’90s-inspired visuals with dense dialogue and kinetic camerawork in a bizarre, fast-moving animated experiment.

By Jamie Lang | 3 months ago

Decorado
Distribution

GKIDS Picks Up U.S. Rights To Alberto Vázquez’s ‘Decorado’ For Spring Release

This year’s Spanish Academy animated feature winner, ‘Decorado’ is a sharp animated satire of late-stage capitalism and the modern media landscape.

By Jamie Lang | 3 months ago

Quirino Nominees 2026
Awards

‘Decorado,’ ‘Dog Alone,’ ‘The Quinta’s Ghost’ Lead 2026 Quirino Awards Nominees

Spain leads this year’s nominees as 27 projects from seven countries compete for the Ibero-American animation awards to be presented in Tenerife.

By Jamie Lang | 4 months ago

Hey AJ
Studios

‘Hey A.J.!’ Studio Surfing Giant Opening New Tenerife Facility

The company expands its European network, adding 100+ jobs in the Canary Islands as Tenerife cements its status as a global animation hub.

By Jamie Lang | 4 months ago

Interviews

Stitched Into Motion: Bea Lema Brings Embroidery To Animation In ‘El Cuerpo De Cristo’

Lema’s animated short adapts her graphic novel using embroidered sets and bespoke 2D animation to tell a story about mental illness and family memory.

By Jamie Lang | 5 months ago

The Quinta's Ghost
Awards

Oscar Shortlist Interviews: Director James A. Castillo’s Favorite Shot From ‘The Quinta’s Ghost’ (EXCLUSIVE)

The turning point scene shows Goya realize that his past and his madness are inescapable, yet he continues painting as the audience watches in helpless silence.

By Jamie Lang | 5 months ago

Black Butterflies
Documentary

‘Animation Became The Only Honest Way Forward’: The Ethical Weight Of Animating Real Life In Climate Migration Doc ‘Black Butterflies’

Built from years of field research and first-hand interviews, ‘Black Butterflies’ shows how animation lets documentary go where cameras can’t follow.

By Jamie Lang | 5 months ago

Fantasias Animadas
Events

Canary Islands Studios 3Doubles, Double Duck Launch Industry-Student Crossover Initiative, Fantasías Animadas

The two-day showcase, designed to connect international animation students with industry professionals, will take place in Tenerife Dec. 12-13.

By Jamie Lang | 6 months ago

Awards

2026 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘The Quinta’s Ghost’ Director James A. Castillo

Castillo discusses the film’s horror roots, innovative technological pipeline, and adapting the aesthetic of Francisco de Goya’s Black Paintings in animation.

By Jamie Lang | 6 months ago

Cafune
Awards

2026 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Cafuné’ Directors Carlos F. De Vigo And Lorena Ares (EXCLUSIVE BTS)

‘Cafuné’ examines Europe’s immigration crisis through a child’s eyes, tracing the echoing trauma of her perilous Mediterranean crossing.

By Jamie Lang | 7 months ago

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