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Alberto Vázquez's "Decorado" Wins Best Feature at Quirino Awards
4/18/2026, 12:56:36 AM
Celebrating Animation Excellence
The 9th Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards took place in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, where Galician animator Alberto Vázquez's film "Decorado" was awarded Best Feature Film. This recognition marks Vázquez's third Quirino win, having previously received accolades for his short film "Decorado" in 2018 and "Homeless Home" in 2021. "Decorado," a co-production involving Spain’s María y Arnold AIE, Abano Producións, UniKo, Glow Animation, and Portugal’s Sardinha em Lata, also won an animated feature Goya Award earlier this year.
Notable Winners Across Categories
The awards showcased a diverse array of talent from various countries. Colombia's Careloko Producciones won Best Series for "There Is Something Behind You," a suspenseful children's animation directed by Julián Gómez Reyes. Portugal's Marta Reis Andrade received the Best Short Film award for "Dog Alone," a 2D animation exploring themes of loneliness and family ties, produced by BAP – Animation Studio in collaboration with Ikki Films.
The distribution of awards highlighted the strength of animation across the Ibero-American region, with Spain leading with three wins, followed by Colombia, Portugal, and Brazil with two each, and Argentina securing one award. A total of 265 submissions were evaluated by an international jury, chaired by Brazilian producer Cesar Cabral.
Comprehensive List of Award Winners
The Quirino Awards recognized excellence in various categories, including:
- Best Feature Film: "Decorado" by Alberto Vázquez (Spain-Portugal)
- Best Series: "There Is Something Behind You – Season 1" by Julián Gómez Reyes (Colombia)
- Best Short Film: "Dog Alone" by Marta Reis Andrade (Portugal-France)
- Best School Short Film: "Ballad of Fishes and Birds" by Anny Uribe and Juan José Arévalo (Colombia-Spain)
- Best Music Video: "Paulinha" by Ana Marta Mendes (Portugal)
- Best Commissioned Film: "18 Months" by Paulo Garcia and Natalia Gouvea (Brazil)
- Best Video Game Animation: "Stars in the Trash" by José Ginés Picón López (Spain)
- Best Visual Development: "Safo" by Rosana Urbes (Brazil)
- Best Animation Design: "My Gut Friend" by José Manuel Lo Bianco and Mariano Andrés Bergara (Argentina-Mexico)
- Best Sound Design and Original Music: "The Quinta’s Ghost" by James A. Castillo (Spain)
Official Statements & Responses
The Quirino Awards serve as a platform to celebrate the creativity and innovation within the animation industry across Ibero-American countries. The jury's diverse composition, including representatives from Brazil, Ireland, the Philippines, Colombia, and Croatia, reflects the international nature of the event.
Verbatim Quotes
The Quirino Awards continue to highlight the vibrant animation scene in Ibero-America, fostering collaboration and recognition among creators from different cultural backgrounds.
