‘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.
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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.
Nominees Announced For 2025 Quirino Awards Honoring The Best In Ibero-American Animation
The winners will be announced on May 10 in a ceremony held on the Canary Island of Tenerife.
‘Conej Steps Out’ Is A Charming, Exuberant Homage To The Golden Age Of American Animation
The short was created by a team of students in Spain.
Latin American Feature ‘Dalia And The Red Book’ Unveils Trailer
The hybrid feature tells the story of a girl who becomes entrapped in her deceased father’s unfinished novel and comes face to face with the book’s characters who have taken over the plot.
Finnish Animation Producer Gigglebug Opens New Animation Studio In The Canary Islands
The company aims to eventually have a combined workforce of 150 people across two studios in Helsinki, Finland, and Las Palmas, Gran Canaria.
Spain Dominates At The 7th Edition Of Quirino Awards
‘Robot Dreams’ won two awards, including best feature.
‘Robot Dreams,’ ‘Lulina And The Moon’ Lead 2024 Quirino Awards Nominees
This year’s awards, to be held on May 11 in Tenerife, feature a new category for best animation in a music video.
Next Lab Picks Three New-Tech Animated Projects To Receive Financing And An Invitation To Pitch At MIFA
Animated series, vr, and multimedia projects from Spain, Italy, and Brazil were selected by a jury to receive mentorship and financial backing.
Basque Animation Is Booming Thanks To A Diverse And Eye-Catching Slate Of Film And TV Projects
Spain’s Basque Country has produced animated fare that stands out at international markets, festivals, and awards ceremonies.
Oscar Nominee ‘Robot Dreams’ Wins Animated Feature, Adapted Screenplay Prizes At Spain’s Goya Awards
‘To Bird or Not to Bird’ won best animated short and ‘The Society of the Snow’ won best special effects.