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‘I AM Frankelda’: How the Ambriz Brothers Made Mexico’s First Stop-Motion Movie into a Dark Horror Musical

Roy and Arturo Ambriz had a dream to make Mexico's first stop-motion animated feature, and, after nearly a decade, despite numerous financial setbacks, including the mortgaging of two homes, the brothers finally succeeded with the help of their mentor, Guillermo del Toro....

'I AM Frankelda': How The Ambriz Brothers Made Mexico's First Stop-Motion Movie Into A Dark Horror Musical - Animation Scoop Roy and Arturo Ambriz had a dream to make Mexico's first stop-motion animated feature, and, after nearly a decade, despite numerous financial setbacks, including the mortgaging of two homes, the brothers finally succeeded with the help of their mentor, Guillermo del Toro.