Watch The New Pixelatl Festival Signal Film By Humberto Cervera And Guadalajara’s Hobby Studio (Exclusive)
This year’s Pixelatl event is set to take place in Guadalajara from September 3-7.
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The Top Two Global Films Last Weekend Were Both Animated
Animated features remain the top story at this year’s theatrical box office.
Oscar Shortlist Interviews: Director Rita Basulto Shares Her Favorite Shot From ‘Humo’ (Exclusive)
In this exclusive series, the filmmakers behind each of this year’s Oscar-shortlisted shorts reveal their favorite shots.
Oscar Shortlists: Iran And Mexico Contend For 1st Time In Animated Shorts; ‘Boy And The Heron’ Considered For Score; ‘Spider-Verse’ Shortlisted For VFX
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlists in 10 different categories, including animated short film and visual effects.
Los Hermanos Calavera On Animating Wrestling’s Greatest Masked Luchador In ‘Rey Mysterio Vs. The Darkness’
The series debuted in Latin America earlier this month, and and English-language version is planned for 2024.
2024 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Carne De Dios’ Director Patricio Plaza
The 2d horror-thriller unspools in colonial Mexico where a Spanish priest must seek healing from the natives he once condemned.
2024 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Humo’ Director Rita Basulto
‘Humo’ is the heartbreakingly innocent first-person account of a small boy living in a Nazi concentration camp.
Five Highlights From Mexico’s Pixelatl, Starting Next Week
From A-list masterclasses to historic short film screenings, there’s a lot to see and do at Pixelatl 2023.
Mexico’s Pixelatl Unveils 2023 Trailer From Colombia’s Lucy Animation Studio
Director Silvia Prietov spoke with us about the honor she and her team felt in being asked to produce the short.
Mexico Is Creating A Digital Database To Protect Its Animation Heritage
Several titles spanning back to the 1930s have been digitized and were screened at this year’s Annecy Festival.
Independent Animation Producers Share Tips On Surviving And Thriving In An Increasingly Global Industry
Without billions in backing or decades-old IPs, these indie producers are blazing a path in tv and feature animation.
Animation Companies Are Going Green. Here’s How They’re Doing It
We spoke with animation organizations from around the world that are spearheading the industry’s green push.
Aztec History Gets Reimagined In Hand-Drawn Feature ‘The Mark Of The Jaguar’ (Exclusive)
Paris-based vfx-animation company Hecat has joined Mexican’s Ocelotl Co and Brazil’s Origem on the feature.
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.
Creating A Menagerie Of Monster Puppets For ‘Frankelda’s Book Of Spooks’
We speak to the directors and designers behind Mexico’s ambitious stop-motion series.
A Celebration Of The Mexican Artists Who Helped Create The American Animation Industry
Recognizing the Mexican and Mexican-American artists who have made immense contributions to the development of the American animation industry.
7 Key Highlights At Pixelatl Festival, Starting Tomorrow
For the second year in a row, it will take place in an online format, making it accessible to a global audience.
Fernando Ruíz Álvarez, Co-Director Of Mexico’s First Animated Feature, Dies At 79
Animator, filmmaker, entrepreneur: to many, Ruíz was the father of Mexican animation.
Jorge Gutiérrez, Sandra Equihua, Aska Animation Team Up For Pixelatl’s 2021 Trailer (Exclusive Premiere)
Latin America’s leading animation festival will be held virtually on September 7–11.
‘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.
