This year we are pleased to welcome Silvia Prietov, director and founder of Lucy Animation Studio. Winner of the MIFA/Annecy 2021 Pitch with Jalowin, Chilemonos 2021 with Madhouse, and Cartoon Network “Pitch Me the Future” 2020 with Astropackers. She has also been recognized by the Colombian Film Festival (2021 and 2025) and nominated for the 2024 Annecy Film Festival with The Cute Cat. She holds a Master’s degree in Visual Arts from Vancouver Film School (full scholarship) and more than 12 years of experience in 2D animation.

Silvia is not only a director, but also an educator, creator of universes, and an ambassador for animation in Latin America. She has participated in previous editions of the festival in a virtual format. This is the first time we’ve received her magic in person.

Important Dates:

October 31st: In the DaVinci School Auditorium, Silvia will give a talk about her artistic and creative journey, focusing on her feature film Jalowin.