Campo Grande is celebrating International Animation Day, scheduled for October 28th, by offering free screenings of both national and international short films. The city is among the Brazilian municipalities that will host the national shorts showcase.
The program is distributed across three distinct locations: the Nhanhá Humanitarian Center, Coletivo Arte em Movimento, and the Adventor Divino de Almeida State School. Activities will take place between Friday, the 23rd, and Wednesday, the 28th.
The screenings feature animations aimed at children, as well as films for older age groups. The children's content focuses on themes such as affection, dreams, generosity, and friendship. The national and international showcases address social issues, memories, human relationships, and environmental themes.
Details of the International Animation Day Program
The International Animation Day (DIA) short film showcase was conceived with the goal of promoting animation films and increasing public access to this type of audiovisual production. In Brazil, the event promotes screenings in cities across all regions of the country, and admission is free.
The main screening takes place simultaneously in various locations on October 28th. In 2026, the event will reach its 23rd edition, having started in 2004 at Sesc Vila Mariana, in São Paulo. The choice of this date commemorates the first public projection of animated images, held on October 28, 1892, by the Frenchman Charles-Émile Reynaud, at the Grévin Museum in Paris.
Check the Program in Campo Grande
Children's Screenings
Among the titles to be shown to the young audience is 'Yellow Cow'. The children's sessions are rated free and present narratives about discovery, coexistence, dreams, and friendship. The children's program includes shorts such as:
- Hope: about a 12-year-old Black girl who aspires to be a professional soccer player.
- The Lion and the Mouse: which illustrates kindness and shows how smaller individuals can help others.
- Yellow Cow: focused on friends facing a storm.
- The Magic Garden: dealing with the theme of generosity.
- Zezéu's Hat: created by children using materials found at school and in their yards.
- Tetê's Journey: addressing the weaning process in a playful way for children.
These stories explore various subjects, such as the pursuit of an ideal, the importance of solidarity, connection with nature, creativity, and the transformations inherent in childhood. The films will be projected at the following locations:
- Nhanhá Humanitarian Center: Friday (23rd), at 6 PM, at Rua do Comércio, 149, Jardim Nhanhá.
- Coletivo Arte em Movimento: Saturday (24th), at 6 PM, at Rua João Francisco Damasceno, 1.429.
National and International Showcase
Films produced throughout Brazil and on the world stage will also be screened. This session brings together both Brazilian and foreign shorts. The international showcase has an age rating of 12 years, while the national one is not recommended for those under 14. The screening location is:
- Wednesday (28th), at 7 PM, at the Adventor Divino de Almeida State School, located at Praça Epaminondas Alves Pereira, Avenida Júlio de Castilho, 841, Vila Alba.
Among the international titles, the following stand out:
- Eating Time (Estonia, 2025): narrates a woman who, after suffering an explosion, arrives at a shoemaker's workshop and begins a fantastic journey through her own memories, literally needing to 'eat time' to progress.
- Carmela (Spain, 2025): portrays a woman who joins the militias after the Spanish Civil War, fighting against fascism and defending the freedoms gained during the Second Republic.
- Pintango (Argentina, 2021): presents Pacho and Mimi, characters living in an animation model, who seek to overcome financial problems by putting on a tango show to sell their paintings.
- Loop (Argentina/Spain, 2022): exposes a society where every individual incessantly repeats the same action, investigating the pattern of repetition in daily routine.
The national films include:
- The Heart of the Boiúna (Pará, 2026): tells the story of a colossal serpent from the Amazonian rivers seen through the eyes of Maria Estrela, an 8-year-old girl. With the help of her parents, she recounts the legend and stimulates reflection on environmental awareness.
- I See You There (Minas Gerais, 2026): follows Violeta and Rosa as they prepare for an astral journey under the full moon.
- Between Leaves and Winds (Bahia, 2026): narrates the story of Jahi, who isolates himself in his room, and his cat, Ela, who crosses leaves, winds, and memories to find him again. The animation addresses themes such as affection, care, and permanence.
- Mother of the Morning (Rio Grande do Sul, 2025): shows a hungry creature searching for food at night, maintaining a continuous cycle.
- Dried and Smoked Fish (Santa Catarina, 2026): describes the tradition of the tuna haul on São Francisco do Sul island and the preparation of cambira, a typical coastal dish, based on the memories of fisherwoman Sirlene.
- How a River is Born (Bahia, 2025): follows Ayla on a journey through a mountainous landscape, rich in vegetation and a river, a moment when she explores the environment and discovers aspects of herself.
- Pariah (São Paulo, 2023): features a young woman surrounded by aggressive people who establishes a connection with a child while confronting a man, fighting for her own survival and the right to exist.