James A. Castillo

The Quintas Ghost made it to the Academy's shortlist! I cant believe that, among more than 100 films, ours managed to find an audience and float to the top.We want to thank the @theacademyusa.bsky.social and all its members for selecting our film.

Me he metido de cabeza a ver si El Fantasma de la Quinta seguía en la lista de Animated Short Film y ahí está!! \o/ poniendo todas las velitas del mundo para que @murfish.bsky.social y el resto del equipo puedan ir a los Oscar porque todos los galardones que se lleven son pocos.

We are making a behind the scenes to honor the incredible work done by an incredible team of artists and researchers. Here is a sneak peek at what it took to get us where we are today!

We are making a behind the scenes to honor the incredible work done by an incredible team of artists and researchers. Here is a sneak peek at what it took to get us where we are today!

Inside 'The Quinta’s Ghost': Goya’s Nightmares Realized With VR Discover how Emmy-winning filmmaker James A. Castillo used VR tools to bring Goya’s haunting Black Paintings to life in 'The Quinta’s Ghost.'

Amazing in depth article about the behind the scenes work by our art department to bring this short to life. Check it out!
www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/the-q...

Incredibly proud of the work done by Illusorium for The Quinta's Ghost. This shots would have been nothing without their expertise on lighting and layout.

I know man. He is the best

In the 6 months since our film premiered at Tribeca, our film has screened in 25+ international film festivals, winning a whopping 16 awards.
We made a risky movie but the level of love we are receiving is making me thing that it was all worth it. Thank you to everyone who has made it possible!

Entrevista a James A. Castillo ( @murfish.bsky.social ), director de 'El fantasma de la Quinta', film ganador del premio Méliès de Plata al Mejor Cortometraje Europeo de Género Fantástico, otorgado en el Festival de Sitges 2025.
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What an incredibly humbling moment. Thanks
@mexopolis.bsky.social You are the best, thanks for the constant support of my work and career <3

Entrevista a James A. Castillo ( @murfish.bsky.social ), director de 'El fantasma de la Quinta', film ganador del premio Méliès de Plata al Mejor Cortometraje Europeo de Género Fantástico, otorgado en el Festival de Sitges 2025.
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Above art by Hanna Cho, David R. Bleich, Alice Lemma, @murfish.bsky.social, Lily Nishita, @lindseyolivares.bsky.social, Quinne Larson, Yashar Kassal & Jake Panian.
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🎨 Hablamos con @murfish.bsky.social del cortometraje "El Fantasma de la Quinta" y de cómo querían que las personas que no conociesen a Goya pudiesen llegar a identificarse con el pintor

This are the kind of news I want. This match is PERFECT.

Inside 'The Quinta’s Ghost': Goya’s Nightmares Realized With VR Discover how Emmy-winning filmmaker James A. Castillo used VR tools to bring Goya’s haunting Black Paintings to life in 'The Quinta’s Ghost.'

Amazing in depth article about the behind the scenes work by our art department to bring this short to life. Check it out!
www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/the-q...

I don't share a lot of pictures of myself online, but a couple of weekends ago my lifelong friend @murfish.bsky.social got married and I just feet the need to share how my partner and I got dressed for such an amazing wedding ❤️🏴‍☠️

YouTube video by GLITCH KNIGHTS OF GUINEVERE: PILOT

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📢GUYS!
Since we first started working on The Quinta's Ghost we knew it was paramount that the film found the right audience. We dreamed of showing it at a place where audiences come hungry for wild, imaginative films… A place like SITGES! I AM OVER THE F%^&ING MOON

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One of the most unexpected assignments for The Smurfs was designing the different magic systems that were going to appear in the film. We wanted to connect the Smurfs to water, so we designed a ripple like effect that would react with light the way a surface of water would.

BUAAAA!! INCREIBLE XABS

Keeping it with the evil wizards, here is a follow up to the previous assignment, refining some of the ideas and starting to develop their personalities and options a bit more. Support the film in cinemas! Its a wild ride.

Apart from the Snooterpoots, this film introduces a group of interdimensional evil wizards, that I had the pleasure of trying to bring to life. These are some of the very first sketches I did, just trying to be loose and having a good time.

In this film we got the privilege of introducing a whole new set of characters to the Smurfs universe; the Snooterpoots! I got the call to start exploring how their underground dwellings could look, as well as how we could present it in a fun way
High res versions: www.jamesacastillo.com/smurfs

Son setas Carlos, setas con chimeneas

Early explorations on how to represent the world of the Smurfs. We wanted to make sure it looked cinematic and grounded, so we explored different ways in which their houses could be integrated into nature, as well as looking for ways in which to use negative space to enhance the feeling of scale.

Shit, Nick I saw this and assumed it was one of those random internet memes one finds with a blue lit face in the middle of the night. I had no idea my friend had become a legend. Its amazing, do more

Guys! August 9th,10th and 16th you have a date with me! Ill be sharing my process, tips and looking at your assignments to help you push your work to the next level. Contact us at helloguikenschool@gmail.com

Gracias amore

❗GUYS📣 After a long hiatus from teaching, I am happy to share that I am doing a character design workshop! I will go over my process, how I handle assignments, offer career advise and my personal tricks when designing characters. If this is your jam, contact us at helloguikenschool@gmail.com !