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Cortometrajes de animación españoles premiados

Discover the most acclaimed and award-winning Spanish animated short films, including those honored with the prestigious Goya Award. This compilation celebrates the creativity, technical innovation, and artistic excellence of animation in Spain. Explore works that have been recognized both nationally and internationally, highlighting the talent of directors and crews. From moving narratives to visual experiments, these shorts represent the best of Spanish animated cinema.

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    Oddity

    251 Global Votes
    • Won the Audience Award to the Best Feature Film at the 35th San Sebastian Horror and Fantasy Film Festival

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    Oddity has been pre-selected for the prestigious Goya Awards, a significant recognition for a Spanish animated short film. This achievement highlights the quality of its production and the narrative innovation of its creators, students from Barreira A+D.

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    The Girl Who Cried Pearls

    39 Global Votes

    This short film was awarded the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film at the 98th Academy Awards, solidifying its international recognition. Its innovative stop-motion animation technique and poignant fable about love and greed make it stand out in the animation landscape.

  3. 3

    Forevergreen

    27 Global Votes
    • Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film

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    Forevergreen was nominated for an Academy Award in 2026 in the Best Animated Short Film category, highlighting its quality and industry recognition. The short film stands out for its handcrafted animation and emotional wordless narrative, exploring themes of home, temptation, and the consequences of choices.

  4. 4

    The Windshield Wiper

    18 Global Votes
    • Won Best Animated Short Film at the 94th Academy Awards

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    This short film was awarded the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film at the 94th Academy Awards. Its direction by Alberto Mielgo and its profound exploration of the question "What is love?" establish it as a prominent work in contemporary Spanish animation.

  5. 5

    In the Shadow of the Cypress

    16 Global Votes
    • Won Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film

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    This short film has been awarded the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film, in addition to receiving the Grand Jury Award at the 19th Animayo Animation Festival and the Best Animation Award at the 22nd Tribeca Film Festival. Its international recognition and multiple accolades highlight its artistic and narrative excellence in animation.

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  7. 6

    Playing God

    6 Global Votes
    • Awarded Grand Jury and Best of Motion Awards at Animayo

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    "Playing God" was awarded the Grand Jury Award at Animayo Gran Canaria, an Oscar-qualifying festival, which led to its shortlisting for the Academy Awards. Its innovative stop-motion animation and body horror narrative have garnered critical acclaim, solidifying its position in the international festival circuit.

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    Cuerdas

    1 Global Votes
    • Goya Award for Best Animated Short Film

    Cuerdas has been recognized with over 384 awards, including the prestigious Goya Award for Best Animated Short Film in 2014. Its emotional narrative about friendship and inclusion has resonated with global audiences, solidifying its status as an acclaimed work of Spanish animated cinema.

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    Felina

    0 Global Votes

    Felina is a Spanish animated short film that has been recognized for its innovative narrative and distinctive visual style. The film, directed by María Lorenzo, has garnered attention on the festival circuit, standing out for its originality and the quality of its animation. Its inclusion in this ranking is justified by the awards and acclaim it has received, solidifying its place among the most notable Spanish animated productions.

  10. 9

    Azkena

    0 Global Votes

    Azkena has received recognition at various international festivals, standing out for its emotional exploration of female generational bonds. Its direction and animation have garnered praise for the narrative depth and artistic quality it presents.

  11. 10

    Gilbert

    0 Global Votes
    • Winner of the 2026 Goya Award for Best Animated Short Film

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    Gilbert was awarded the Goya Award for Best Animated Short Film in 2026, the most significant recognition in Spanish cinema. This achievement highlights its artistic and technical excellence, as well as its impact on the animation industry.

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    Cafunè

    0 Global Votes
    • Winner of the Spanish Academy Goya Award

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    Cafunè was awarded the Goya Award for Best Animated Short Film in 2025, an accolade that highlights its excellence in the Spanish cinematic landscape. The film stands out for its poignant exploration of migration trauma through a child's perspective, delivering an animated narrative with significant social and artistic impact.

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    To Bird or Not to Bird

    0 Global Votes
    • Nominee for Mestre Mateo Best Animated Short Film

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    This short film by Martín Romero, released in 2023, has been recognized for its originality and satirical approach to the interaction between nature and human society. Its distinctive animation and intelligent script have earned it awards and accolades on the Spanish animation festival circuit. The film offers a unique perspective on the lives of birds, reflecting human habits in a humorous and thoughtful way.

Frequently asked questions

This ranking evaluates animated short films produced in Spain that have received awards, particularly the Goya Awards for Best Animated Short Film.
Short films are selected based on their recognition in major awards, such as the Goya Awards, and their relevance within Spanish animation. Those that have been shortlisted or nominated in prominent categories are also considered.
The results reflect a selection of Spanish animated short films that have been awarded or have received significant industry recognition. It serves as a guide to discover outstanding works and relevant filmmakers in the Spanish animation landscape.
Yes, short films of various lengths are included, provided they meet the criteria of having been awarded or recognized in Spanish animation. For example, "Growing Fangs" is mentioned as a longer short film on the list.

How we built this ranking and what to consider when choosing

This ranking is compiled to highlight and celebrate Spanish animated short films that have received awards and significant recognition. The selection is based on the relevance of the awards obtained and visibility within the Spanish film industry.

  • Priority is given to short films that have won the Goya Award for Best Animated Short Film, as it is the most prestigious honor in Spain for this category.
  • Short films that have been nominated or shortlisted for major awards are also considered, indicating a high level of quality and recognition by the academy.
  • Mention of directors and studios that have had a recurring impact on the Spanish animation scene, with multiple recognized works, is valued.
  • The inclusion of specific titles and their directors, along with the year of their recognition, helps to contextualize the historical and contemporary importance of each work.
  • The short film must be an animated production of Spanish origin.
  • It must have received an award or been nominated/shortlisted in prestigious categories, with an emphasis on the Goya Award for Best Animated Short Film.
  • Works by both established directors and new talents who have achieved significant recognition are considered.
  • Cultural relevance and impact on the Spanish animation industry are also important factors for inclusion.