Las Nogas is a triumphant animated short bursting with ideas, charm, and heart. I had the privilege of seeing it at the Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation, and Technology. But my intro to the film was months ago when I saw an image of Alma, the heroine, with her bright blue beak cruising on her camouflaged Vespa. From the moment I saw her distinctive and colorful character design, I had been waiting to see the film.
Set in a waterless…
