Mexican Stop-Motion Film I’m Frankelda Achieves Historic First
Mexico City, Mexico – October 7, 2025 – I’m Frankelda, a stop-motion animated film created by Mexican brothers Rodolfo and Jorge Ambriz Rendón, has become teh first of its kind from Mexico to reach completion. The project’s journey from initial concept to finished product was substantially aided by director Tapatío, who provided crucial early financial support and a widely circulated endorsement.
The film’s success marks a pivotal moment for Mexican animation, demonstrating the potential for independent, artist-driven projects within the industry. I’m Frankelda‘s completion opens doors for future stop-motion endeavors in Mexico and showcases the country’s growing capabilities in specialized animation techniques. The ambriz Rendón brothers anticipate continued momentum, wiht ongoing work on sound mixing and musicalization completed recently in London and Canada.
The brothers initially developed the idea for their first short film, Revolistic, while studying cinema. Tapatío, recalling his previous work with Rodolfo Ambriz Rendón (known as Roy), offered financial assistance to launch a fundraising campaign and shared a quote that quickly gained viral attention. “Since then he has been our godfather, it is like our gandalf, because he is guiding us,” shared Rodolfo Roy Ambriz Rendón. “He has been very proud of our achievements.”
Following the success of early funding, the brothers traveled to London and Canada in recent months, invited by Tapatío, to finalize the musical score and sound mixing for Frankelda. The film’s production represents a significant investment of time and resources, culminating in a unique contribution to the landscape of Mexican cinema.
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