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Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Peru Shines Bright at the 2025 Talía Awards
MADRID, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Peru took center stage at the 3rd edition of the Talía Awards, held on May 12 at the Teatro Fernán Gómez Centro Cultural de la Villa in Madrid. Organized by the Academy of Performing Arts of Spain, under the leadership of President Cayetana Guillén-Cuervo and First Vice President Eduardo Galán Font, the prestigious gala honors excellence in Ibero-American theater. This year, Peru was honored prominently for its artistic excellence and cultural presence. Celebrated Peruvian actress, director, and producer Ana María Estrada, head of Dakini Productions, who currently serves as President of the Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA) in New York, participated as an official presenter at the ceremony. She was joined by award-winning Peruvian producer Carlos Arana, together amplifying the visibility of Peruvian performing arts on one of the most important platforms in the Spanish-speaking theater world. Three Peruvian theatrical productions were selected as finalists in the category Best Latin American Performing Arts Production, which recognizes Spanish-language theater produced outside Europe: "Cisnes", directed by Alberto Ísola, a poetic exploration of transformation. "Discurso de Promoción", a collective work by the iconic group Yuyachkani, directed by Miguel Rubio, addressing themes of memory and identity. "La Mariscala", co-directed by Mateo Chiarella and Lucho Tuesta, focusing on the historical figure Francisca Zubiaga de Gamarra. Peru's strong presence at the 2025 Talía Awards underscores the growing international recognition of its theater scene, celebrated for its artistic depth and universal resonance grounded in a distinct cultural identity. From Madrid, the applause echoed for Peru — for its talent, its stories, and its creative vision — as Peruvian voices continue to captivate international stages with pride and authenticity. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Dakini Productions
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Quirino Awards' New Director Silvina Cornillón Charts a Bold Future for Ibero-American Animation
Silvina Cornillón, a well-known champion of Latin American animation, steps into her new role as director of the Quirino Awards with a clear mission: expand the event's reach and cement its position as a driving force for Ibero-American animation. 'This isn't just symbolic,' Cornillón told Variety of her appointment as the first Latin American director of the Quirino Awards, which will take place this weekend on the Spanish Canary Island of Tenerife. 'It's a commitment to ensuring diverse voices are represented and strengthening the bridge connecting all of Ibero-America.' More from Variety 'Buffalo Kids,' 'They Shot the Piano Player,' 'Black Butterflies' Lead 2025 Quirino Award Nominations Silvina Cornillón Takes the Helm at the Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards Amid Record Submissions Spanish Animation Wins Big at the Quirino Awards With Gongs for 'Robot Dreams' 'Jasmine & Jambo,' 'Sultana's Dream' Cornillón took the reins in a transitional year, joining mid-cycle as the eighth edition of Quirino geared up for its annual gathering in Tenerife. Alongside the team, she's already steering big ideas, particularly the launch of the new Futures Lab, which she described as a 'collective intelligence project' designed to generate forward-looking strategies for the regional animation sector. 'Every year, we've built platforms for collaboration, but we realized the conversation often stayed between us,' she explained. 'With the Futures Lab, we want to think bigger. We're not just organizing meetings; we're committing the sector's key players to sit together, anticipate future scenarios, and transform ideas into concrete actions.' Backed by Spain's ICAA, the Futures Lab will bring together top industry names, public institutions, and policy thinkers to map out trends, tackle challenges like sustainability, explore the implications of AI, and deliver a strategic roadmap that can be presented at upcoming cultural summits. There are hopes this initiative will even feed into national policies across the region. Importantly, Cornillón is not blind to the anxieties surrounding new technologies. While acknowledging the fears, particularly around the integration of AI into production pipelines, she sees opportunity. 'Like any new technology, it creates uncertainty, even fear,' she admits. 'But if we can integrate AI smartly, it could offer smaller studios and independent creators the tools to make content more competitively and at lower cost.' This measured optimism echoes through Quirino as an intimate gathering attracting some global heavyweights such as Disney, Warner Bros., and Titmouse, all present at the event's Co-Production and Business Forum alongside local, independent producers and filmmakers. 'When international executives find projects with authentic perspectives, and when regional producers see how they can align their strategies, the entire ecosystem strengthens,' Cornillón said. 'It's not just about dealmaking; it's about real collaboration.' Cornillón's own track record includes years of advocacy both as assistant manager of animation at the National Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts of Argentina (INCAA) and coordinating the revered Animation! section of Ventana Sur, but she's cognisant that true industry change requires more than just raising profiles; it's about shifting structures. She points to success stories like the Chile-Spain co-production 'Firsts,' which started life winning La Liga award in 2019 before being pitched at Annecy in 2020 and arrives at Quirino successfully completed and nominated in Best Series. 'These are the kinds of stories where you see that what we do at Quirino has a real, traceable impact on careers,' Cornillón said. 'It's a privilege to be part of that.' The Quirino team, led alongside longtime collaborators, including the current executive producer of the awards, José Luis Farias, has broad ambitions to secure long-term stability and expansion. 'There's so much possibility,' she said, reflecting on the team's plans for a multi-year strategy post-2025. 'We want to think beyond one edition to the next; we want to create a plan, a roadmap.' She also sees the uniqueness of Quirino as key to its strength: 'It's not Cannes; it's not Annecy. There's space here, space for connection, for reflection, for meaningful exchange between small players and big ones.' This style of leadership seems set to combine pragmatism with a utopian spirit, one she believes defines the animation world itself. 'Animation is an incredibly demanding craft,' she reflects. 'It takes love, discipline, and often this almost utopian desire to change the world. So when you can help make one of those dreams real, that's when everything makes sense.' Quirino's opens for its eighth edition with Cornillón and her team not just celebrating Ibero-American talent, but determined to shape its future. Best of Variety All the Godzilla Movies Ranked Final Oscar Predictions: International Feature – United Kingdom to Win Its First Statuette With 'The Zone of Interest' 'Game of Thrones' Filming Locations in Northern Ireland to Open as Tourist Attractions
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Spain, Brazil, Uruguay Dominate Quirino Awards as ‘Black Butterflies' Wins Top Prize
Animated works from Spain, Brazil and Uruguay topped the eighth Quirino Awards, the premier celebration of Ibero-American animation. Spain's David Baute scored best feature with his debut 'Black Butterflies,' a migration-themed climate drama that has already won praise at Annecy, the Goyas and the Platino Awards. Brazil's irreverent 'Jorel's Brother' clinched best series for its fifth season, while Uruguay's Alfredo Soderguit took best short for 'Capybaras,' an allegory of prejudice and friendship. More from Variety Quirino's Futures Lab Seeks to Build, Not Predict Ibero-American Animation's Next Moves Quirino Awards' New Director Silvina Cornillón Charts a Bold Future for Ibero-American Animation 'Buffalo Kids,' 'They Shot the Piano Player,' 'Black Butterflies' Lead 2025 Quirino Award Nominations Known for his documentary background, Tenerife-born director Baute crafts a sweeping tale of three women from different corners of the world, each forced into migration by the climate crisis. The feature builds on Baute's 2020 doc Climate Exodus and has already claimed prizes at the Goya and Platino Awards. Co-written with Yaiza Berrocal, 'Black Butterflies' is produced by Spain's Ikiru Films and Tinglado Film, in collaboration with Panama's Anangu Grup. Brazil's beloved 'Jorel's Brother' captured best series for its fifth season, marking its second Quirino win following an initial nod in 2019. The show, created by Juliano Enrico and produced by Rio de Janeiro's Copa Studio in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery, tracks the adventures of a creative young boy overshadowed by his popular older sibling. Uruguay earned best short film for Alfredo Soderguit's 'Capybaras,' a narrative that tackles prejudice and friendship through the experiences of a displaced family of capybaras. Soderguit, known for the celebrated 'Anina' and 'Dos pajaritos' a finalist at the 2022 Quirino Awards adapted the film from his own illustrated book. The production involved Uruguay's Palermo Estudio alongside collaborators from France and Chile. Additional winners included Spain's José Prats for the student short 'Adiós' nominee at the BAFTA's and winner of the same award at the Annie's; Argentina's Jesica Bianchi for the animated music video 'My Way'; and Brazil's Zombie Studio, whose film '47' won both best commissioned animation and visual development. In other categories, Spain's Nomada Studio clinched best video game animation for 'Neva,' while the Franco-Spanish co-production 'Paradise Buffet' earned best animation design. Spain's 'Gilbert' also took honors for sound design and music. This year's international jury featured Ben Kalina (Titmouse studio, U.S.), Carolina López Caballero (Spain), Helena Nylander (SVT, Sweden), Daniel Bruson (Brazil), and Leyla Formoso (Prime Entertainment Group, France). During the Gala Lope Afonso, Vice President of the Tenerife Council, who sponsor the Awards through Tenerife Tourism, announced the Quirino Lab, a new training and discussion platform set to launch in November 2025. Building upon the Futures Lab initiative, this new endeavor aims to deepen collaborative strategies across Ibero-American animation. Some takeaways: Commercial Clout or Arthouse Cred? Quirino draws big names precisely because it offers something Cannes and Annecy don't, a breather and space for quality relationship building over a few days. Industry voices observed many of the projects pitched to them this year skewed heavily arthouse, some concerned they lack the commercial muscle to win over major distributors or streamers. Others were excited to see this many projects pushing the boundaries feeling, they could break into new audiences craving originality. The trick now is balance. Films like Pablo Berger's 'Robot Dreams' prove it's possible to marry creative ambition with audience reach but too much tilt toward a niche, and the storytellers risk narrowing global appeal. While arthouse animation might find a specialist home, the distribution model simply isn't there yet, and it's unlikely to emerge soon. Location, Location, Location The Canary Islands now boasts 10 animation studios and some of the world's best tax incentives but as several execs at Quirino stressed, talent needs more than a studio and a rebate. You can't live in a studio, and with the islands still geared overwhelmingly toward short-term tourism, finding housing for long-haul talent remains a potential bottleneck. On-the-ground infrastructure will be critical for accelerating growth. Although many who try it don't go back, figuring the lifestyle upside is well worth the other hassles. Trump 2.0: An Uninvited Guest No one at Quirino wanted to dwell on President Trump but his jabs, just prior to the event, at foreign production tax breaks came up at every coffee break. With the Canary Islands offering among the richest rebates on the planet, the fear is less about immediate policy and more about the ripple effect of uncertainty. Investors are skittish, and animation, with its long timelines and high upfront costs, needs predictable ground to thrive. Even a stray Trump social media post without action can send wobbles through fragile co-financing stacks. Finding purposeBoth the Futures Lab and Women in Animation sessions showed a clear longing from producers, and filmmakers to discuss their challenges. 'We asked them to reflect on the things they had to sacrifice to move forward in their careers; and also at a personal level, to connect with their purpose, the things that give them butterflies in the stomach.' Silvina Cornillõn, director of Qurino Awards, told Variety of the Women in Animation gathering. There was comfort in the comradery shown. 'Sometimes when you try to go that deep, some people might pull back but they stayed, they listened, they were moved.' she concluded. Ibero-America's Big Meet-Up One of Quirino's biggest quiet victories? The sheer geographic spread of its guests. Filmmakers, producers, and executives came not just from Spain and Portugal but from virtually every corner of Latin America, giving the event real Ibero-American weight. And having Argentinian Cornillõn at the helm of a Spanish based festival sends a positive message. It's a testament to the organizers' sustained efforts and a sign that Quirino has matured into more than just a regional showcase. It's now one of the key platforms where the Ibero-American animation world comes together to form ideas. Collaboration continues to thrive and the fruits from the numerous programmes over the last few years are bringing high quality projects to the pitching tables within a former Convents environs. 2025 QUIRINO AWARDS WINNERS BEST FEATURE'Black Butterflies,' (David Baute, Spain, Panama) BEST SERIES'Jorel's Brother – Season 5,' (Juliano Enrico, Brazil) BEST SHORT FILM'Capybaras,' (Alfredo Soderguit, Uruguay, France, Chile) BEST ANIMATION SCHOOL SHORT FILM'Adiós,' (José Prats, Spain, UK) BEST COMMISSIONED FILM'47,' (Paulo Garcia & Natalia Gouvea, Brazil) BEST MUSIC VIDEO'My Way,' (Jesica Bianchi, Argentina) BEST VIDEO GAME ANIMATION'Neva,' (Nomada Studio, Spain) BEST VISUAL DEVELOPMENT'47,' (Paulo Garcia & Natalia Gouvea, Brazil) BEST ANIMATION DESIGN'Paradise Buffet,' (Santi Amézqueta & Héctor Zafra, Spain, France) BEST SOUND DESIGN AND ORIGINAL MUSIC'Gilbert,' (Alejandro Salueña García, Arturo Lacal Ruiz & Jordi Jiménez Xiberta, Spain) Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
