Six Female Spanish Animation Directors to Showcase Projects at Annecy Festival
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John Hopewell
Summary
Six emerging female animation directors in Spain, including IDFA Audience Award winner Lucija Stojević, are set to present their latest projects at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 25 as part of a Women in Animation from Spain showcase. The projects reflect the state of animation in Spain, with three of five titles being Catalan productions as Catalonia emerges as a European animation hub. The works demonstrate a breadth of technique and a common focus on social issues, while also illustrating the industry's split between commercial IP and auteur-driven creative work.
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VarietySix Female Spanish Animation Directors to Showcase Projects at Annecy Festivalvariety.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledSix emerging female animation directors in Spain, some with a considerable career in cinema such as IDFA Audience Award winner Lucija Stojević, will unveil their latest projects at Annecy June 25 at Women in Animation from Spain.
The titles say much about the state of animation – in Spain and beyond.
Three of the five titles are Catalan productions as Catalonia builds as an exciting European animation hub.
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