ANIMALCOI 2026: Grangel Studio Exhibition to Open the Festival

The 'Creating Cinema Characters' exhibition opens on October 30th at Sala Fundación Mutua Levante, dedicated to the renowned Barcelona-based studio.

Generic image of film character design sketches and animation tools.
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Generic image of film character design sketches and animation tools.

The ANIMALCOI 2026 Festival launches on October 30th in Alcoy with the opening of the 'Creating Cinema Characters' exhibition, dedicated to the work of Grangel Studio, at Sala Fundación Mutua Levante.

The exhibition, starting at 7:00 PM, focuses on the creative universe of Grangel Studio, a Barcelona-based studio founded by brothers Carlos and Jordi Grangel, specializing in character design for animated films. With over 30 international productions and collaborations with creators like Tim Burton and Guillermo del Toro, the studio is a benchmark in artistic creation for the big screen.
The exhibition invites the public to discover the creative process behind iconic animated films such as Corpse Bride, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, and Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio, winner of the Oscar for Best Animated Feature in 2023. Visitors can explore the artistic work that shapes cinematic characters, from initial sketches to figures capable of conveying emotions.
With this opening, ANIMALCOI 2026 begins a new edition dedicated to celebrating the talent, creativity, and diversity of animated cinema, highlighting the work of artists who create memorable characters. The festival team invites those interested in animation, cinema, and illustration to attend the exhibition, which marks the start of the festival's program.
Based on information from the official source: EASD Alcoi — Escola d'Art i Superior de Disseny (28/10/2026)