What an incredible start to the year!

Bestia made headlines for its historic Oscar nomination for Best Animated Short, proving once again that the boom of Chilean animation keeps reaching new heights.

At the Goya Awards, it was a documentary that got everyone talking, with Patricio Gúzman taking home Best Ibero-American Film, for “The Cordillera of Dreams”, the first doc ever to do so.

To honor these two amazing feats, we made special editions of our 5 STEPS series: one to honor the past, present and future of the Chilean animation industry, and the other taking a look at Guzman’s expansive 40-year career.

Check out both 5 steps below and get a quick update on what else has been going on with Chilean cinema and series, including 12 prizes in different awards and festivals, and international premieres that range from Málaga to Toulouse, from CPH:DOX to Miami. 

The boom of the Chilean animation industry is undeniable! Take a look at its history and future here.

A Patricio Gúzman retrospective in Toulouse, a historic Goya win, and a new film of his on the way for 2022. Can you sum up a 40-year career in 4 minutes and 5 steps? We tried!

So far during 2022, Chilean films have received more than 12 international awards and have been selected in festivals ranging from Málaga to Toulouse, CPH:DOX to Miami. These are just a few of the prizes that our films have taken home.

Take a look at this months top Interviews: Hugo Covarrubias, Francisca Alegria, Bernardo Quesney, Diego Acosta, Matias Bize y Manuela Martelli.

“We made this movie from the depths of our hearts and in a moment of absolute darkness that we were living and, from today, this is transformed into light”, Matías Bize.

With his short Interference, which premiered at BAFICI, and has been at Toulouse, Vienna and Jihlava, the young director has managed to awaken the ghost of a police and communications case that went unnoticed in Chile for decades.