Sound and vision: Creators Olivier Calvert and Jose Luis Agreda on the art of animation
Greece's biggest International Animation Festival, Animasyros, is now firmly ranked among the top events of its kind in Europe. With a programme richer than ever, this year's festival showcased more than 280 films by established and emerging filmmakers from 50 different countries.
Animasyros, Europe's premier animation festival, concluded its 19th successful year in Ermoupoli, Greece. The seven competition sections featured competing works, alongside special focus on Irish animation, educational workshops, parallel events, and the Industry Market. Vassilis Karamitssanis, the festival's president, discussed its achievements and future plans for the 20th anniversary.
Among the notable guests was award-winning sound designer Olivier Calvert, who shared insights on sound design as a storytelling device in animation. José Luis Ágreda, the creative director of Spanish film Decorado, explained how the dystopian narrative explores societal dehumanization. The film's unique animation style blends innocence and dark humor with contemporary reality, prompting viewers to reflect on current societal issues.
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