Mexico in Motion: Behind the Scenes at El Taller del Chucho

Thursday 12 Nov 2026 - 16:00
HOME - Cinema 1
Runtime: 75 mins (approx.)

Step inside El Taller del Chucho, Guadalajara’s incredible stop-motion studio, backed by visionary filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, founded by The University of Guadalajara and fuelled by the passion of incredible filmmakers and artists. Join Studio Head Angélica Lares as we go behind the scenes and meet the directors and craftspeople who bring their unforgettable award-winning worlds to life. Don't miss this opportunity as we explore Mexico’s vibrant stop-motion scene led from Guadalajara.

MAF's Mexico in Motion events are supported by the British Council in partnership with the Independent Cinema Office.

Guests

Angélica Lares

Producer and Current Head of Taller del Chucho since 2021, an animation studio founded by Guillermo del Toro, where part of his stop motion film Pinocchio was produced. Lares was the Second Unit Production Supervisor. Executive Producer for Humo (2023), Rita Basulto’s latest short film, which was shortlisted to the Oscars and won Best Short Film at Arieles Awards. Producer of Dolores (2024), Cecilia Andalón's first short film that has been selected for Sitges, among other international festivals. Producer for Teatro Secreto (2025), which was selected at Annecy’s Graduation Films Section. Producer for Little Nightmares: Broken Promises (2025), premiered at Annecy.
She is currently working on the animated feature film The Origin of Experience.