During a press conference held at the Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry (ICAIC), officials announced the scheduled activities to commemorate World Animation Day, celebrated this Wednesday, October 28.

The Director of ICAIC Animation Studios, Esther Hirzel, shared details regarding some of the institution’s latest productions.

“In this program that we have called a celebration for International Animation Day, we are launching two new projects. One is an independent project with Ernesto Padrón, who brings back his beloved character Yeyín, this time tackling a very topical subject: Yeyín and Artificial Intelligence. The second is a new animation production, one of the projects presented in a pitching session by one of our filmmakers, ‘Don Sinsonte, El Caballero del Monte.’ It is an animated series connected to rural identity and the traditional décima verse, presenting a great opportunity for a young director making his debut, who will offer us this new series that we will surely enjoy,” stated Hirzel.

As part of the program, workshops for children will also be conducted in collaboration with the Animaluz Academy and the International Educational Film Festival (MICE), featuring activities specifically designed for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Additionally, organizers announced the costume party “Universos Animados” (Animated Universes), scheduled for Saturday, October 31, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the ICAIC Animation Studios building. The gathering promises various activities and surprises for young attendees.

The event will be open to children, teenagers, and young people, who are invited to attend alongside their families to enjoy a day dedicated to imagination, creativity, and the world of animation.