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María Cristina Pérez’s “Once in a Body” Debuts at Annecy

6/28/2026

Summary

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María Cristina Pérez’s short film “Once in a Body” competed at the Annecy Animation Festival from June 21-27 2026.
The 10-minute oil-on-paper drama shows a heavy-set woman reconciling with her sister, a story Pérez dedicated that blends personal anecdotes with fiction.
The short vied for the Audience Award, letting Pérez reconnect with the Latin American animation community.
Pérez is developing “My Dad the Truck” for a 2028 premiere and says financing remains limited.

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Story summary

María Cristina Pérez’s short film “Once in a Body” competed at the Annecy Animation Festival from June 21-27 2026.
The 10-minute oil-on-paper drama shows a heavy-set woman reconciling with her sister, a story Pérez dedicated that blends personal anecdotes with fiction.
The short vied for the Audience Award, letting Pérez reconnect with the Latin American animation community.
Pérez is developing “My Dad the Truck” for a 2028 premiere and says financing remains limited.