Oscar winner visits Animac festival in Lleida

Producer Ron Dyens and director Nora Twomey headline the 30th edition of the animation showcase.

Generic image of a golden film award statuette at a cultural event.
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Generic image of a golden film award statuette at a cultural event.

The Animac festival in Lleida welcomed Oscar winner Ron Dyens this weekend, who brought the famous golden statuette to the La Llotja venue.

French producer Ron Dyens, the man behind the award-winning film Flow, shared his Academy Award with fans during the event. Dyens highlighted the strength of independent animation, a field where his work has also earned a Golden Globe.

"I have learned more from mistakes than from successes."

Nora Twomey · Director and Honorary Award winner
Irish director Nora Twomey, from the renowned Cartoon Saloon studio, also participated with a masterclass on emotional storytelling. The 30th edition of the festival concludes today with a lifetime achievement award for Montxo Algora.