Fondazione Prada and Bloomberg Open Calls for Global Film Funding and Environmental Storytelling Initiatives

The international cinematic landscape is witnessing a significant influx of institutional support as two major entities, Fondazione Prada and Bloomberg, have launched their respective calls for entries aimed at fostering…

Guadalajara and Santiago International Film Festivals Launch Call for Entries to Support Global and Ibero-American Cinema

The international film circuit in Latin America has entered a pivotal phase as two of the region’s most influential cinematic events, the Guadalajara International Film Festival (FICG) and the Santiago…

La puta vida starts production as a multinational road movie exploring identity and survival in the Atacama Desert.

The Chilean film industry has reached a new milestone with the commencement of principal photography for "La puta vida," the latest feature film from acclaimed director Sebastián Araya Serrano. Filming…

Latin American Horror Industry Expands as Grupo Morbido and Eli Roth Collaborate on Argentine Feature Burger Night

The landscape of Latin American genre cinema is undergoing a significant transformation as Grupo Mórbido, the influential Mexican media conglomerate dedicated to horror and fantasy, formalizes its latest high-profile international…

Costa Rica International Film Festival and Regional Funds Strengthen Post-Production Support Across Latin America

The Costa Rica International Film Festival (CRFIC) has officially launched its Industry platform’s Work-in-Progress (WIP) sessions, featuring five distinct cinematic projects from Central America and the Caribbean that are currently…

French Film Festivals Cinélatino and Ojoloco Launch 2027 Calls for Entry to Support Ibero-American Cinema

The landscape of international cinema continues to find a significant anchor in France, as two of the country’s most prominent festivals dedicated to Ibero-American production, Cinélatino, Rencontres de Toulouse and…

Ecuadorian Director Ana Cristina Barragán Secures Prestigious World Cinema Fund Support for New Feature Amapola Amidst Global Competition

The World Cinema Fund (WCF), a cornerstone initiative of the Berlin International Film Festival, has officially announced its funding recommendations following the conclusion of its 43rd jury session. Among the…

Queer Palm Lab and International LGBTQ+ Festivals Launch New Calls for Projects to Bolster Diversity in Global Cinema

The Queer Palm, the prestigious independent award for LGBTQ+ themed films at the Cannes Film Festival, has officially opened the application process for the next edition of the Queer Palm…

Viña del Mar International Film Festival Opens Industry Calls to Strengthen Latin American Audiovisual Production and Distribution

The Viña del Mar International Film Festival (FICVIÑA), one of the most venerable and historically significant cinematic events in the Southern Hemisphere, has officially announced the opening of its 2024…

Latin American Cinema Secures Strong Presence in the 13th Venice Gap-Financing Market

The Venice Gap-Financing Market has officially announced the selection of projects for its 13th edition, scheduled to take place from September 4 to 6 during the Venice Production Bridge. As…