Focus on
Animation in Spain: the boom and the future
Emilio Mayorga y Gerardo Michelín
Spanish animation is undoubtedly experiencing soom booming years. The latest milestone was Robot Dreams, winner of the award for best animated film in 2023. But let's not forget about They Shot the Piano Player, Sultana's Dream, and the huge commercial success of Mummies, among other recent examples of the sector's emergence. What are the main reasons that have led to this golden moment in such a complex and competitive industry? What are the challenges that Spanish animation now faces in its development and international expansion? In this Focus On we try to investigate these questions, analyzing concrete data and the results of recent years that promise sustainable growth supported by defined strategies.
In Depth
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Co-producing with Latin America
After the pandemic and the challenges arising from the paradigm shifts in the audiovisual sector, Spanish animation has returned to the international scene with renewed momentum. The period of lockdown helped production companies to rethink their projects and to reactivate international relations.
18 December 2023
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Strengths and challenges of Spanish animation
Three industry leaders analyze the strengths of Spanish animation and explore new ways to strengthen it. They are Nathalie Martinez, president of the Spanish animation association Diboos, Bea Bartolomé, director of the Quirino Awards, and Verónica Buide, president of MIA, the association of women in the animation industry.
18 December 2023
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Sales agents: trends, new market demands
Experts from major animation companies share their insights on the present and future of the Spanish animation sector. We conduct an analysis of the international landscape and engage in discussions about projects, talent, and opportunities.
18 December 2023
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Tha Spanish animation to come
These are some of the feature films and animated series that are nearing completion and release. Here is also a list of other projects that are in the preliminary stages. They include a wide range of techniques, graphic styles and targets.
18 December 2023
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Spanish animation: milestones and the figures of a boom
The data once again confirms the positive momentum of the Spanish animation industry. In a sector experiencing significant growth, the recognition of Spanish talent is reflected in festivals, international awards, and the increasing volume of business.
18 December 2023