Afro-Diasporic Cinema Gains Momentum as Filma Afro Cartagena, Quibdó Africa Film Festival, and FIACAFI Announce 2024 Initiatives and Open Calls

The landscape of Latin American and international cinema is witnessing a strategic shift toward the centralization of Afro-descendant narratives, as evidenced by the simultaneous rollout of major film laboratories and…

Venezuelan Film Collective enREDadera Secures 10,000 Euro Berlinale Talents Mastercard Enablement Grant to Foster Independent Cinema

The Berlinale Talents Mastercard Enablement Programme, the dedicated social impact initiative of the Berlin International Film Festival’s talent development wing, has officially awarded a 10,000-euro grant to the Venezuelan initiative…

Latin American Documentary Cinema Takes Center Stage at the 48th Edition of Cinema du Reel in Paris

The 48th edition of Cinéma du Réel, one of the world’s most prestigious international documentary film festivals, has officially opened its doors in Paris, marking a significant moment for Latin…

Catapult Film Fund and True/False Film Fest Open Call for Rough Cut Retreat to Support Emerging Documentary Filmmakers

The Rough Cut Retreat (RCR), a prestigious collaborative initiative organized by the Catapult Film Fund and the True/False Film Fest, has officially opened its call for entries for the upcoming…

Proimágenes Colombia and FICDEH Launch Major Strategic Initiatives to Strengthen the National Audiovisual Industry and Human Rights Cinema

Proimágenes Colombia, the administrative entity of the Fund for Cinematographic Development (FDC), has officially opened a strategic call for audiovisual professionals to serve as project evaluators for the 2026 Stimulus…

FICValdivia abre convocatoria y la Asociación de Cineclubes invita a inscribir películas

The Valdivia International Film Festival (FICValdivia) has officially initiated its call for entries for the upcoming edition, marking a pivotal moment for the Latin American audiovisual industry as it seeks…

Thirteenth Edition of the Platino Awards Announces Finalists and Expanded Categories Ahead of Riviera Maya Gala

The thirteenth edition of the Platino Awards for Ibero-American Cinema and Audiovisual Arts has officially entered its final phase with the announcement of the nominees, signaling a significant expansion in…

Latin American Cinema Strengthens Regional Ties through BioBioCine FICGuayaquil and Sur Frontera WIP LAB Calls for Entry

The landscape of Latin American cinema is entering a pivotal phase of activity as three major regional institutions—the BioBioCine International Film Festival in Chile, the Guayaquil International Film Festival in…

EGEDA Opens Call for Fifth Edition of PLATINO NEXT GEN Laboratory to Empower Ibero American Audiovisual Talent

The Entidad de Gestión de Derechos de los Productores Audiovisuales (EGEDA), the preeminent service and rights management organization for audiovisual producers in the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking world, has officially launched…

Latin American Cinema Strengthens European Presence Through a Season of Strategic Festivals in Spain Belgium and France

The landscape of European cinematography is undergoing a significant transformation as a series of specialized festivals dedicated to Latin American cinema prepare to launch across the continent throughout the spring…