Animation! Unveils Selected Projects for 2024 Mentorship Program Aimed at Latin American Female Directors (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comCallum McLennan Animation! has announced the winners of its 2024 Mentorship Program designed specifically for Latin American female animation directors.
No one country was singled out, as projects from five countries took the honors. “The global convergence of creativity in this year’s selection truly signifies the universal language of animated storytelling,” said Animation!
manager Silvina Cornillón. “From the vibrant 3D animation of ‘Jaé, Natal! (’S’up, Xmas!’) capturing the spirit of a tropical Christmas in Brazil to the enchanting 2D adventures of ‘Juno, Diario de una Bicicleta (‘Juno, A Bike’s Diary’) in Peru, each project brings a unique flavor to the world of animation.” She added: “’La Tierra Prometida’ (‘The Promised Land’) from Argentina explores environmental themes through stop motion, while ‘Los Tesoros De Marta’ (‘The Treasures Of Marta’9 in Chile combines comedy with the journey of misfit children searching for treasures.
Lastly, ‘Phoebe. La Novata Mágica (‘Phoebe. The Magical Newbie’) from Mexico, blending hybrid animation techniques, promises a delightful mix of fantasy and comedy.” This marks the fourth consecutive year of the program, which is supported by the Institut Français d’Argentine, the Annecy Festival’s MIFA market and the Quirino Awards for Ibero-American Animation.
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