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2026 / Short / puppet; ceramic

Yugen

Mexico

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StudioWisdom House Films
Year2026
Format familyShort
Techniquepuppet; ceramic

Overview

6-minute Mexican stop-motion short written and directed by Nayelli Ojeda and produced by her studio Wisdom House Films, animated with ceramic puppets made from Oaxacan clay (fired ceramic skin over mechanical armatures). Eight years in development. shot over six months in three studios with 100+ artists (80%+ women). IMCINE and Kickstarter funding. Narrated by Angelica Aragon. score by Karina Rivero with the Bow Tie Orchestra. World premiere and Best Animated Short at Manchester Film Festival (March 2026). Cannes Short Film Corner (May 2026). Sources: Dessignare, Tec de Monterrey Conecta, AWN.

Cast & crew (3)

Cast and crew credited on Yugen
Person Role Department Source
Nayelli Ojeda director; writer; producer direction
trade press / festival press source dessignare.comconecta.tec.mxawn.com high confidence
Details

Daily enrichment 2026-09-27.

Karina Rivero composer music
trade press source dessignare.comconecta.tec.mxawn.com medium confidence
Details

Daily enrichment 2026-09-27.

Angélica Aragón narrator voice
trade press source dessignare.comconecta.tec.mxawn.com medium confidence
Details

Daily enrichment 2026-09-27.

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