MIANIMA Selected Nine Animation Projects for Development
The program has chosen a diverse slate of features, series, and shorts from Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Animation
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MIANIMA has selected nine animation projects for its fifth development and pitching program, choosing from 48 total submissions. The winning lineup features two films, two series, three shorts, and two student projects.
Why it matters
The program supports creators by providing four months of mentorship and masterclasses, ultimately connecting them with industry partners to facilitate project completion. The initiative serves as a critical bridge between independent creators and potential international distribution.
The selected projects were drawn from a pool of 14 short film proposals, 13 series, 12 features, and nine student projects, with 2D animation serving as the dominant technique. Applicants identifying as project directors or creators accounted for over 70% of the entries.
The players
MIANIMA
MIANIMA is an animation development and pitching program that supports creators through mentorship and industry networking.
RTVE
RTVE is the Spanish national broadcaster that sponsors the talent award for the winning short film.
The details
Participants in the fifth edition of the program will spend four months refining their work through professional mentoring sessions. Following this intensive period, creators will pitch their projects to potential partners at a final event in Madrid.
Timeline
MIANIMA held its fifth edition of the development program in 2026.
The Mundos Digitales 2027 conference is scheduled to occur in 2027.
Industry Dynamics
This selection process follows a pattern set by international industry incubators that connect Latin American creators with European markets. The program continues to expand its reach, notably with the introduction of the MIANIMA Lite category for student projects.
The program provides a direct pipeline for independent creators to secure the resources needed to bring their animated works to the screen. By fostering these projects, the initiative helps ensure a broader variety of international animated content becomes available to the global public.
The takeaway
The selection of nine diverse projects highlights the continued prominence of 2D animation across Latin American and Iberian markets. Creators looking to advance their own projects should focus on building professional mentorship networks and refining their pitch delivery.
What happens next
The winning short film project will be awarded the RTVE Talent Award valued at €25,000, while the MIANIMA Lite winner will receive entry passes to the Mundos Digitales 2027 event in A Coruña, Spain.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Cartoon Brew.
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