The 44th edition of the International Festival of New Latin American Cinema, to be held like every year in the Cuban capital, will have a relevant space in tribute to the master of Cuban animation Juan Padrón.
Among the organizers and advisors of the Latin American and Caribbean Animation Forum “Juan Padrón in memoriam” are: the Argentine Paola Becco, the Brazilian César Cabral and the Cuban film director, designer, illustrator and cartoonist Ernesto Padrón; as well as other professionals from the world of animation.
The forum, which will be held from December 9 to 11 at Animados ICAIC, located at Calle 25 corner 12, Vedado, will serve as a space for reflection and learning, and will also strengthen the ties of cooperation between the different Studios and specialists in the audiovisual industry. Cuban.
According to the Latin American and Caribbean Cinema Portal, the scheduled activities will include advice on projects in development, talks, conferences, short film screenings and others planned to promote this cinematographic art.
Those interested must send their projects (short film, medium-length film and animated feature films) before September 20 of this year. If they show interest in participating in the activities of the Forum, they must make the request with name and surname, age, profession and country, to the email [email protected]
The source adds that the authors of the selected projects will be announced on October 20, 2023 and will be able to receive in-person artistic, technical, direction, production and marketing advice during the meeting, whether they are scriptwriters, directors or producers of animated films. ; You must access this link and fill out the corresponding registration form.
The works will be sent along with a summary of approximately one page (20 to 25 lines or lines). Two photos of the director and an image of the work will be presented for dissemination.
They can even accompany the projects with supporting images of the characters, environments or other aspects, as long as the files are: jpg.
One of the selected projects will be awarded a prize consisting of a pass to the Stop Motion Our Fest (SMOF) Animation Festival in Buenos Aires, Argentina and the laboratory, with accommodation included from June 25 to July 1, 2024 ( The prize does not include air transfers). Other new prizes will be announced before and during the event.
