Mar 2, 2018

Quirino Award: "Tad, The Lost Explorer" leads the way with 3 nominations – Full List

The first-ever Quirino Awards, honoring Ibero-American animation achievements, announced their final nominations today.

The most nominated project is the Spanish feature Tad, the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas, which is a finalist in three categories: feature film, animation design, and sound design/original music. Tad was the fifth-highest grossing release in Spain last year, outgrossing American releases like Coco, The Fate of the Furious, and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. It won Spain's Goya Award last month for best animated feature.

A total of 24 productions from nine Ibero-American countries are in contention for the event's nine awards. The productions hail from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Spain, and Uruguay. Spain leads with 12 nominations, followed by Colombia and Mexico with five apiece.

The Quirinos have also announced its international jury that will select the winners. The jury will be comprised of film historian Giannalberto Bendazzi, producer/distributor Eleanor Coleman, producer/consultant Joan Lofts, and directors/animators David Feiss and Raúl García.

Here are the nominees for the inaugural Quirinos:

Quirino Award for the Best Ibero-American Animation Feature Film

Quirino Award for the Best Ibero-American Animation Series

Quirino Award for the Best Ibero-American Animation Short Film

Quirino Award for the Best Ibero-American Animation School Short Film

Quirino Award for the Best Ibero-American Animation Commissioned Film

Quirino Award for the Best Ibero-American Animation Innovative Work

Quirino Award for the Best Visual Development of Ibero-American Animation Work

Quirino Award for the Best Animation Design of Ibero-American Animation Work

Quirio Award to the Best Sound Design and Original Music of Ibero-American Animation Work

The award ceremony is set to take place on April 7 in the Spanish city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on the Canary island of Tenerife.

In addition to the awards, the event will have a co-production forum and a congress with academic papers exploring the artistry and techniques of Ibero-American animation. To learn more about all the activities taking place during the Quirinos, including information on how to attend, visit the event's official website.