Brazil’s Anima Mundi Festival Is In Danger Of Not Happening After Its Funding Is Cut
The organizers are calling on the global animation community to donate to a crowdfunding campaign so they can hold this year’s edition.
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‘Between Frames’ Documentary Spotlights A Century of Brazilian Animation
When you think of countries that are known for their animation, Brazil is probably not among the first that comes to mind. However, the country has nearly a century-long history of producing animation, and while historically most of the animation they have made hasn’t been seen outside of its borders, there have been notable contributions to the art form throughout the country’s history. With the animation industry growing quickly in Brazil—they are ranked seventh for countries that visit Cartoon Brew most often—it is a great time to explore the country’s animation legacy.
‘Doctor, My Son is an Animator’ by Marcos Magalhaes
“He doesn’t play football… he’s only drawing, all the time. What’s his problem, Doctor?” Only a specialist can find out… Real animators were asked to give their animated and live action testimonies about their childhood as animators. It is indeed a strange condition…
