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‘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.
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‘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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
Cheech Marin, Teresa Ruiz, Danny Trejo Join Jorge Gutiérrez’s ‘La Venganza Rodríguez’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The project reveals fresh visuals and key production details for Gutiérrez’s five-minute proof-of-concept teaser, with a proposed feature in development.
‘Pocoyó’ Creator’s IP Case Study Sidesteps AI Debate At Spain’s Weird Market
At Spain’s Weird Market, Guillermo García Carsi focused on storytelling and craft as Animaj’s AI-driven studio stayed out of the spotlight.
Weird Market 2025 Spotlights Original And Top Global IPs, Awards Emerging Animation And Game Creators
The 17th Weird Market honored 13 standout projects in animation, video games, and short films, spotlighting global talent and original IPs.
‘Loving Vincent’ Filmmakers Next Project Is A Goya-Inspired Horror Feature Titled ‘Cave Of Dreams’
From the creators of ‘Loving Vincent,’ ‘Cave of Dreams’ is a hand-painted horror film diving into Francisco de Goya’s haunting late-life Black Paintings.
How ‘The Quinta’s Ghost’ Used VR Tools To Revive Goya’s 200-Year-Old Black Paintings Aesthetic
Discover how Emmy-winning filmmaker James A. Castillo used VR tools to bring Goya’s haunting Black Paintings to life in ‘The Quinta’s Ghost.’
Alberto Vázquez Skewers Unchecked Consumerism In First Trailer For ‘Decorado’
Ahead of its Fantastic Fest world premiere and October Spanish theatrical release, Vázquez’s surreal animated feature ‘Decorado’ gets its first trailer.
Pixar Vet Rodrigo Blaas’ Developing Animated Feature ‘Duende,’ ‘Inspired By Flamenco, Our Love Of Japan, And The Music Of Rosalía’
Pixar veteran Rodrigo Blaas debuts ‘Duende,’ an feature project blending flamenco, Japanese influences, and the music of Rosalía. Watch the first teaser.
Spain’s Sitges Fantastic Film Festival Unveils It’s Largest-Ever Animation Lineup
Sitges 2025 spotlights animation with Anima’t, featuring high-profile new titles, restored classics, and global premieres this October.
Seville Film Festival Adds New Short Film Section And Its First Dedicated Animation Award
The Seville European Film Festival will debut a new European short film section this year and a best animated short award, its first animation-specific prize.
Glassworks VFX Closes After Nearly 30 Years, Citing ‘Exceptionally Challenging Market Conditions’
Influential VFX studio Glassworks, known for its standout work on films, TV, and global ad campaigns, shuts down after nearly 30 years in the industry.
‘The Treasure Of Barracuda,’ A 2D, Hand-Drawn Indie Pirate Adventure, Drops Its First English-Language Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
The colorful kids and family feature will debut on September 26 in Spain, with international sales to be announced later.
‘Black Butterflies’ Takes Top Feature Prize At 8th Edition Of Quirino Awards
The Brazilian Cartoon Network series ‘Jorel’s Brother’ won for best series.