27th edition of CINANIMA

This poster belongs to the 27th edition of CINANIMA the prestigious International Animated Film Festival of Espinho — which took place between November 10 and 16, 2003. Organized by the Nascente Cultural Action Cooperative in partnership with the Espinho City Council, the festival is one of the oldest and most respected events in the global animation industry, serving as a qualifying festival for the Academy Awards.

The piece was created by the renowned Portuguese designer João Machado, whose signature is visible along the right edge. The design exemplifies his iconic style, characterized by a vibrant use of geometric shapes and contrasting colors set against a solid blue background. The composition employs colorful arches and elements that explicitly reference film strips (the perforated black strips), arranged dynamically to convey the idea of movement and layering, concepts that are central to both cinematographic technique and the art of animation.