Registrations Open for the Ninth Edition of the Quirino Awards for Ibero-American Animation

Published on January 07, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Quirino Awards statuette next to storyboards and digital animation tools on a workbench

Registrations Open for the Ninth Edition of the Quirino Awards for Ibero-American Animation

The Ibero-American animation industry celebrates a new opportunity to highlight its talent with the official opening of the registration period for the ninth edition of these prestigious awards. Producers and creators have until February 15 to submit their most outstanding works 🎬

Available Categories and Participation Conditions

The contest offers sixteen different categories that cover the entire spectrum of contemporary animated production. From traditional formats like feature films and series to more specialized areas such as video games and advertising productions, as well as specific technical recognitions that value excellence in animation/rigging and shaders/compute.

Fundamental Requirements for Participation:
  • The works must have primary production in Ibero-American countries or significant participation from professionals from the region
  • They must have been released between January 1 and December 31 of the year prior to the call
  • The submission must be completed before February 15 through the official channels
"The Quirino Awards have established themselves as the undisputed reference for Ibero-American animation, boosting the international visibility of our creators"

Selection Process and Awards Ceremony

An international jury of experts in animation will be in charge of evaluating all registered works, applying rigorous criteria that include conceptual originality, technical quality, and contribution to the development of the regional industry. The transparency and specialization of the process ensure recognition for the most meritorious works.

Characteristics of the Evaluation Process:
  • Evaluation by international professionals specialized in different areas of animation
  • Criteria that include innovation, technical execution, and cultural contribution
  • Announcement of winners during an in-person ceremony in Tenerife, Spain

Expectations and Preparations of the Animation Community

As the registration deadline approaches, Ibero-American studios and creators are already selecting their most outstanding projects for this regional competition. Expectations are growing for what promises to be another highly contested edition, where only the most creative and technically exceptional productions will manage to take home the distinctive statuettes designed exclusively for these awards 🏆