Carlos Baena

Acclaimed Spanish animator and director, Carlos Baena, was born in Madrid, Spain in 1975 and has been active in the film industry since 1994. Primarily known for his work in animation and his contributions to the fantasy genre, Baena has worked on some of the most iconic films like "Wall-E", "Toy Story 3", and "La Noria", the latter of which earned him multiple awards including the Goya Award for Best Animated Short Film. Baena's authorial style is characterized by a blend of vivid imagination, meticulous attention to detail, and an ability to elicit deep emotional responses from audiences through his visually stunning and narrative-driven animations.

Carlos himself is a true visionary and master storyteller, who, despite his international acclaim, remains humble, continuously pushing the boundaries of animation and inspiring a new generation of animators.