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‘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.
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‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
‘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.