2026 / Film / Feature / Puppet
The Ballad of the Phoenix
Mexico
Overview
Stop-motion fantasy feature from Roy and Arturo Ambriz (Cinema Fantasma), their follow-up to 'I Am Frankelda'. development began 10+ years ago, paused for the 'Frankelda's Book of Spooks' series, resumed pre-production as of June 2026. Story follows fire-wielding princess Virian and her spirit guide Phoenix, inspired by Mexican folklore/alchemy. Gael Garcia Bernal voices the lead role. production designer Bruce Zick (The Lion King, Pocahontas, WALL-E) designed the sets. Project presented at Venice's financing market, August 2026. Source: Variety, Cartoon Brew.
Cast & crew (4)
| Person | Role | Department | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roy Ambriz | director | direction | Press source variety.com medium confidence |
| Arturo Ambriz | director | direction | Press source variety.com medium confidence |
| Bruce Zick | production designer | art | secondary source variety.com high confidence |
| Gael Garcia Bernal | voice of Virian | voice | secondary source variety.com high confidence |
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