LITTLE BIG BOY

Lola, Porco & Paco are best friends living in Ponte Regato, a quiet inland village along the Way of St. James. Paco is a shy gas station clerk with zero ambition beyond screens and parties; Lola, an eco-feminist and anti-everything, works at the local council; and Porco is a filthy, chaotic pig in every sense. Their lives, full of beers, vermouths, and pilgrims, seem simple—until digital overload turns their days into absurd adventures full of contradictions, conspiracies, activism, and identity crises. They’re a snapshot of 21st-century confusion, stuck in a place where nothing changes… or so it seems.

Rainbow penguins Sissi & Caesar travel the world with a mission: to protect the colors of nature from the chromatic crisis.In the series, Sissi & Caesar explore the planet highlighting the beauty and wisdom of nature. Together with friendly local animals, they will save the colors one by one!

Luna (12) and Kiki (8) move with their father to a mountain village called San Misterio after the mysterious disappearance of their grandmother, Emma. Upon arriving, the first thing that catches their attention is the lake in the valley. From the surface of the water, the tower of the old village still rises—remains of a town flooded years ago. They soon discover that their grandmother was considered a witch by many locals. In a journey of self-discovery, Luna realizes she is the heir to this legacy. She must learn to master her magical powers to solve the problems in the village, as the lake’s level drops, revealing long-hidden mysteries.

“Nome is An Island” is an animated series about bullied kids who learn to find their strength and their self-content in the very thing they were teased about. They rise above the anger circles, using their imagination and not letting to be broken. All episodes take place on or around the sea and the beach. Characters become different sea creatures such as shark, sea urchin, octopus, sea shell... or as Nome - an island.

Poor Second-hander from the Lower world, Sola finds herself at the hostile territory of the University city-state. She meets rich student Chaia, who offers to switch identities with her and drags her into unpredictable and dangerous situations. After Sola unexpectedly gets pregnant in augmented reality, the rumors about Satoshi’s wallet activation trigger myths about the coming of the Messiah and the end of the world. Sola wants to get rid of the wallet-opening code she is carrying, though that code may help her to save the world.    

The KooKoo Corral will follow the fun and hilarious adventures of a group of farm animals – Wolf, Roja, Monkey, and Beauty - as they navigate everyday situations. The series will be a humorous reflection of current times, primarily targeting tweens over 12 years old and adults. Driven by sharp writing and witty jokes, the script will feature a subtext of adult references, appealing to the entire family.

On the coast of Cádiz, a group of sub-Saharan migrants is intercepted and taken to a sports centre to spend the night. Among them is Aya, a 13-year-old girl, dressed as a boy. While she tries to get in touch with her cousin who lives in Spain, Aya remembers the most important episodes of her journey, from the moment she fled the war in Ivory Coast, until she crosses the strait in a boat. Throughout this journey, Aya imagines the adventures of legendary Baulé Queen Akwa Boni as a reflection of her own experiences, which helps her face the hardest moments and keep the memory of his mother alive, hoping to see her again one day.

Con Café (Cuentos de la C) is a poem in an experimental animation form. A journey into intimacy obtained during the moment of a coffee break

After moving to a new city, a nonbinary person with social anxiety must navigate forming new friendships while hiding a mysterious insect: Bitxo. Fearing rejection, B hides Bitxo, making social interactions harder. One day, B meets Ali, who reveals her own creature, Alimaña. With Ali’s support, B sets Bitxo free, paving the way for their own growth and self-acceptance. The story ends with B and Ali walking toward the sunrise, their insects flying alongside them.

Violet is a curious ten-year-old who lives in a small village in the Siberia of Extremadura, where life follows a peaceful rhythm and everyone knows each other. But rural life is far from boring, especially with Violet around. Always eager to understand how the world works, she throws herself into adventures: starting a soccer team, preparing surprise gifts, or dressing as a mummy instead of a princess. Her questions and actions challenge the norms of her community, inspiring adults to rethink their habits. Yet not everyone embraces change. Mr. Riera, the new PE teacher from the city, finds it hard to adapt to village life and its slower, more open-minded pace.

Rainbow penguins, Sissi and César, travel the world with a mission: to protect nature’s colors from the chromatic crisis. In the series, Sissi and César explore the planet, highlighting the beauty and wisdom of nature. Together with friendly local animals, they will save the colors one by one.

Wolves of No Man's Land tells the story of an estranged couple, once feared WWI soldiers, who embark on a perilous mission to rescue their son from the notorious Devils Island prison. As they journey through the unforgiving jungle, past wounds resurface memories of war, loss, and the emotional distance that tore them apart. In the heart of the wild, they must confront their fractured bond and rediscover the love and trust that once held them together. Faced with impossible odds, their greatest battle is not with the dangers outside, but the scars they carry within.

The summer months, as well as November and December, saved a year whose first half did not record good figures. However, Spanish cinema and local distributors ended up being the year's big winners, increasing their revenues compared to 2023.

  For over two decades at the helm of Latido Films, Antonio Saura has sold key titles of Spanish cinema worldwide. Moreover, his unique experience in the sector is also backed by his credits as a producer for Zampa Audiovisual and Zebra Producciones, as well as his role as deputy chairman of the European Film Academy from 2008 to 2019, and his two-year tenure as director of the Media Business School, one of the most prominent international business training institutions. Saura’s historical perspective is undoubtedly exceptional in terms of the history of Spanish cinema and its global reach. Some recent, brilliant Spanish titles in Latido line-up include Isaki Lacuesta’s “Saturn Return”, Carlos Marques-Marcet’s “They Will Be Dust”, Antón Álvarez’s “The Flamenco Guitar of Yerai Cortés” or David Pérez Sañudo’s “The Last Romantics”.

A stronger legal framework of support, compatible with the different territories to promote European co-productions, the improvement of tax incentives linking them to the retention of intellectual property (IP), the imperative need to review and correct the underfunded children's programming, as well as to strengthen its protection and the development of a common guide on good sustainable practices are some of the conclusions and objectives of work that they highlighted in Animar_BCN, a brainstorming event that was held last November in Barcelona.

The presence of Spanish titles in the official sections of the Annecy festival, alongside projects showcased in the market area (MIFA), and initiatives supported by ICEX Spain Trade and Investment, underscores a trend long suggested by both local and international media. Spanish animation is undergoing a notable expansion, indicating a trajectory far beyond mere fleeting success.

From Cannes to the Quirino Awards, Spain's animation industry celebrates a surge in international recognition, buoyed by diverse productions and strategic collaborations, heralding a promising future for the sector.

The names of the projects selected to represent the Spanish film industry at the Cannes Film Festival market have been announced: five producers will participate in the Producers Network's Spanish Spotlight, four documentary proposals will be presented in the Spanish Showcase at Cannes Docs, five projects in development will be presented by Spanish Screenings at Goes to Cannes and eight short films will be shown at the Short Film Corner. 

Spain will continue to celebrate and promote its achievements in Cannes at the upcoming Marché du Film, the world’s biggest international film market event, taking place from 16 to 24 May during the 76th edition of the Festival de Cannes.

The rise of the animation industry in Spain was one of the narrative benchmarks of this event, held from September 19 to 22 in the French city of Toulouse

With the boost that Santiago Segura's "Padre no hay más que uno 3" has been giving the Spanish cinema box office since its release on July 14 –it is already the highest-grossing Spanish film of the year, bringing in almost €7 million in just 12 days–, upcoming domestic releases are taking on the challenge of attracting mainstream audiences to theaters as well..

The boost to production driven by pay-TV operators and streaming platforms keeps the boom in the production of fiction series in Spain at an all-time high, including projects with increasingly global ambitions.

Summer of international recognition: Jonás Trueba’s film “You Have to Come and See It” wins the Special Jury Prize in Karlovy Vary, after Wanda Films’ documentary “The Hidden Eye” triumphed at Sunny Side of the Doc and Mago Audio Visual Production’s animated series “La Orquestita” won at the Pulcinella Awards organized by RAI in Italy.

The event, which held its fifth edition in La Laguna (Tenerife), is rapidly consolidating its position as a key meeting point for the region's industry