It is a true pleasure to welcome Simón Wilches Castro, Colombian director and animator and winner of multiple international awards, to the festival for the first time in person.

He has directed animation for productions by Marvel, HBO, Nissan, Dua Lipa, Charlie Kaufman, and the series Euphoria. His personal short films have been screened at major festivals around the world and have earned him numerous accolades: two Adobe Design Achievement Awards, two Webby and Clio Awards, two ProMax Awards, two Annie Award nominations, and two as a regional finalist for the Student Academy Award. He has seven official selections at Annecy, three pre-selections at the ADC Awards, and the award for Best Music Video at the Chitose Festival in Japan, among many others.

Key Dates:

October 28: In the Leonardo Favio Room at the Gaumont Cinema, we will screen one of his works within the international and national short film block, followed by a Q&A. (Only fee-based activity).

November 1: At the DaVinci School Auditorium, Simón will give a talk where he will describe his work processes and his experience in the industry.