01 — The Universe
New York City
Est. 2019
The Matchstick People is an animated universe built around the simplest possible character — a figure made of matchsticks. Through these humble forms, creators Juan Delcan and Valentina Izaguirre explore the full spectrum of what it means to be human: love, fear, ambition, grief, absurdity, and wonder.
02 — The Creators
Juan Delcan
& Valentina
Izaguirre
New York-based creative duo. Juan is an Emmy Award-winning director and animator. Valentina is a visual artist and creative director. Together they built The Matchstick People from a single sketch into a global animated universe.
View All Films →03 — The Process
I
Concept
Every film begins with a single human truth — an emotion, a contradiction, a moment of absurdity. The matchstick figure is the vessel.
II
Animation
Juan animates each film frame by frame, building worlds from the simplest geometry. The constraint is the creative engine.
III
Release
Films are released across platforms, reaching millions of viewers worldwide. Each one stands alone as a complete story.
