Guillermo del Toro
and Cinepolis granted the ANIMEXICO 2019 scholarship to the young Mexican Deborah Balboa to study the Master of Arts in Character Animation and Animated Filmmaking at GOBELINS .
The institution is considered the best animation school in the world .
The ANIMEXICO scholarship is part of the GOBELINS program that looks to promote equal opportunities by expanding to talents all around the world .
The news was given through the Twitter account of the Morelia International Film Festival (FICM) .
The festival informed that Balboa , who was previously accepted in the Master at GOBELINS , in Paris, will use the scholarship to cover he r living expenses and her school tuition , which will go from September 2019 to June 2021 .
“We’re very happy to contribute to the education of talented young Mexicans . This arts, animation and filmmaking scholarship in GOBELINS will be an excellent opportunity for Deborah. We couldn’t have a better ally than Guillermo del Toro . Not only is he one of the best film directors in the world and a close friend, but also an example of social engagement and support to Mexican talent ,” said Alejandro Ramírez , CEO of Cinepolis and president of the FICM .