Fiction
The Mantises
After the death of her mother, Aitana, who is thirteen, spends the summer at the country house of her aunt and uncle with her cousin Lope, a boy obsessed with ghosts and spiritism. But after the appearance in the forest of a spirit guide who takes the form of a deer, Aitana will understand that the spiritistic games of her cousin Lope, may allow her to say goodbye to her mother.
2025
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⭐ Spanish projects selected for IDFA 2026
Spanish documentary filmmaking will be represented at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam \(IDFA\) 2026, with eight projects selected across the Spanish Showcase and the Industry Programme.
The selection includes five projects in the Spanish Showcase:
🎥 Spanish Showcase
- House Made of Mist \(Casa feta de boira\) – Boogaloo Films
- A Vacuum in the Desert \(Una Thermomix en el desierto\) – ESTRELA AUDIOVISUAL
- Seeds from Kivu \(Semillas de Kivu\) – Filmakers Monkeys
- The Dough \(La Massa\) – KaBoGa Art & Films
- That Liminal Place \(Ese lugar inexistente\) – LA BENDITA PRODUCE
Industry Programme
- The Man Who Always Was \(El hombre que siempre existió\) – AVRIGO STUDIO
- I Feel \(For\) You \(Los Siento\) – GROTESCO FILMS
- A Giant Silence \(Un silenci gigante\) – Vivir Rodando
This selection highlights the diversity, creative strength and international potential of Spain’s documentary sector. Congrats! 🙌
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🏆 'TERMINAL' WINS THE GOLDEN DOVE AT DOK LEIPZIG!
Alexandre Siqueira’s animated short film has been awarded the Golden Dove for Best Short Film in the International Competition for Animated Film at the 69th edition of DOK Leipzig, one of the most prestigious recognitions on the international animation scene.
This award is particularly significant as it makes «Terminal» eligible for consideration for the Oscars, provided it meets the Academy’s eligibility requirements.
This achievement celebrates the #talent, #creativity and dedication of an outstanding international team. 'Terminal' is a co-production between BAP Animation Studio \(Portugal\), Xbo films \(France\) and Studio Kimchi \(Spain\), with the support of Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales and ICEC.
The jury praised the film for its “extraordinary visual tenderness and poetic sensitivity”, highlighting its deeply human exploration of love, loss and the dignity of choice.
Congratulations to Alexandre Siqueira, all the co-producing companies, and the entire artistic and technical team behind this beautiful film!
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These days, the Spanish audiovisual industry is taking centre stage in Cannes, showcasing its talent, creativity and international potential.
From distributors and producers to animation studios, service companies and institutions, Spain’s audiovisual ecosystem is coming together to build connections, explore new opportunities and bring great stories to audiences around the world. 🌍
📍 Meet us at the Spain Pavilion and discover what Spain has to offer!
📖 Explore our catalogue to discover the participating companies and learn more about Spain’s audiovisual industry:
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Let’s connect at MIP Markets - MIPCOM, MIPJUNIOR, MIP CANCUN & MIP LONDON! 🤝
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