2026 · Animation
STUDIO
AMARELA MECÂNICA
A film studio specialising in 2D, 3D and Stop Motion animation and live action, through immersive, original and touring narratives.
FEATURED PRODUCTIONS
In Development
2026 · 2D
Dois Horizontes
In Development
2026 · Animation
Misreads
In Development
2026 · Animation
Submerso
Carro Preto, Carro Branco
Sanguêdo en la Baralha
Now Showing
2025 · Stop Motion
My Oddly Unexpected Bond
PÉ DE FEIJÃO
In Development
2020 · Animation
Antagonistas
TOURING
ANIMA VAM: MOBILE CINEMA
Anima Vam takes animation cinema to low-density territories, schools and communities without regular access to cinemas.
Fitted with projection, sound and mediation materials, the van travels the country turning squares into cultural centres.
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About Amarela Mecânica
Amarela Mecânica is an animation film production company based in Braga, Portugal, founded in November 2017 by filmmaker Paulo D'Alva. It was created to widen the space for authorship and training in Portuguese animation, and to give new creators and first films a structure for support, production and curation.
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NEWS
LATEST NEWS
October 16, 2026 — Festivals
Mar Alberto Official Selection CINEECO
Mar Alberto, a documentary by António Oliveira Pinto produced by Amarela Mecânica, was part of the CINEECO 2026 Official Selection.
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October 16, 2026 — Festivals
My Oddly Unexpected Bond travels the international festival circuit
Carolina Batista’s stop-motion short, co-produced by Amarela Mecânica, has been selected for eleven festivals in seven countries, and screens at the 50th CINANIMA in November.
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October 4, 2026 — Press
ESQUIZOFRAME - NATIONAL ANIMATION AWARD 2026: OFFICIAL SELECTION (opens in a new tab)
The films selected for the 2026 National Animation Award are already known! Out of 72 films submitted for the competition – 15 in the Professional Films category, 33 in the School Films category…
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September 10, 2026 — Press
Best Animation Award (opens in a new tab)
After several years of hard work, we are delighted to announce that ESQUIZOFRAME, by Paulo D'Alva, premiered in the International Competition at the prestigious AVANCA 2026 Festival, where it was honored with the award for Best International Animated Short Film. 🏆🎬
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