Animation festival Cinanima in Espinho announces its 49th round, featuring 110 films in competition and a novel category added.
The 49th edition of the International Animation Film Festival of Espinho, Cinanima, is set to take place from November 7 to 16, 2025. Organised by Lusa Agency, this year's event promises to showcase a diverse range of animation films.
In total, Cinanima 49th edition will feature 110 films, with 110 films in competition. This year, the festival introduces a new category: "Hybrid Languages". This international competition is dedicated to showcasing the creative richness and formal diversity of contemporary animation. It specifically values hybrid languages of visual intersection, aiming to promote a plural and dynamic approach in animation styles and techniques.
The "Hybrid Languages" category will feature 16 films that blend different visual and narrative languages, reflecting innovation and experimentation in the field of animation. This category emphasises a crossover of artistic expressions to expand the possibilities of the medium.
Cinanima, held in the coastal town of Espinho, Portugal, is a celebrated event in the animation industry. This year's edition is no exception, promising a fascinating exploration of animation's creative potential. With its focus on hybrid languages, Cinanima 49th edition is set to push the boundaries of animation and inspire both industry professionals and enthusiasts alike.
[1] Creative richness and formal diversity of contemporary animation. [2] Values hybrid languages of visual intersection. [3] Promotes a plural and dynamic approach in animation styles and techniques. [4] Blend different visual and narrative languages. [5] Reflects innovation and experimentation in the field of animation. [6] Emphasises a crossover of artistic expressions to expand the possibilities of the medium.
- At the International Animation Film Festival of Espinho, Cinanima, the new "Hybrid Languages" category will showcase and value the creative richness and formal diversity of contemporary animation, aiming to promote a plural and dynamic approach in animation styles and techniques.
- The "Hybrid Languages" category of Cinanima 49th edition will feature films that blend different visual and narrative languages, reflecting innovation and experimentation in the field of animation, and emphasising a crossover of artistic expressions to expand the possibilities of the medium.
