David Baute
David Baute is a prominent filmmaker from Tenerife, known for his significant contributions to the animation industry in the Canary Islands. He achieved a remarkable milestone by winning the Goya Award for Best Animated Film on February 8 for his work 'Mariposas negras,' which addresses themes of climate migration. His dedication to promoting local audiovisual talent and the burgeoning animation sector in the Canary Islands has positioned the region as a rising hub for animation in Europe.
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David Baute's film 'Sugar Island' received multiple nominations.
Gente que grita, otros celebran sus nominaciones a Premios Soberano
Dominican Republic· 2026-02-04
David Baute is both a producer and the director of 'Mariposas negras'.
Premios Platino 2025: César Zelada, el único peruano que triunfó en la gala del audiovisual iberoamericano | LUCES
Peru· 2025-05-04
David Baute directed the animated film 'Mariposas negras', which won the award for Best Ibero-American Animated Film.
“Aún estoy aquí” y “Cien años de soledad” conquistan los Premios Platino 2025 - Cine y TV
Paraguay· 2025-04-28
David Baute is a filmmaker whose animated film 'Mariposas negras' won the award for Best Animated Film.
Premios Platino 2025: “Cien años de soledad” y “Aún estoy aquí” triunfan a lo grande | Madrid | España | LUCESPeru· 2025-04-28
David Baute received the Goya for best animated film for his work Mariposas negras.
Canarias reclama un sitio en la “periferia” del cine de animación | Cultura
Spain· 2025-02-24
