The International Women in Film and Television Event is centered around celebrating female filmmakers and actresses globally, showcasing their films, and promoting equality in the film industry.
Mexico City Hosts Diverse International Women in Film and Television Showcase
Mexico City is set to become a hub for diverse and powerful storytelling as it hosts the International Women in Film and Television Showcase from August 27 to September 3. The event will take place in six venues across the city: Cineteca Nacional, El Cinematógrafo del Chopo, Cinemania, and Casa del Cine.
The showcase will feature 38 productions, including shorts and feature films, from 13 countries such as Argentina, Ecuador, Cuba, Spain, Switzerland, Bulgaria, England, and Croatia. Notably, a third of the feature films are originals from these countries, showcasing a rich and diverse array of cinematic voices.
One of the highlights of the showcase is the agreement between the Association and EGEDA Mexico to launch an educational program with academic activities throughout the year. This program will start with conversations and then include continuous training programs, aiming to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the films and their cultural significance.
The agreement is with EGEDA Mexico, a collective interest management society that promotes the Platino Awards for the best in cinema and series in Ibero-America. The showcase will be inaugurated with the short film "Apnea" by Mexican filmmaker Natalia Bermúdez, winner of the Ariel Award 2024.
The growing presence of Indigenous and Afro-descendant filmmakers in Mexican cinema is particularly significant. Their work brings essential cultural perspectives, visibility, and narratives that have historically been marginalized. Films like "Li Cham" by Ana Ts'uyeb, which tells the story of Zapatista women, and "Chicharras" by Luna Marán, about defending lands against extractive companies, are prime examples of this.
Five of the 15 films in the program have that characteristic: "Li Cham", "Vientre de luna", "Mujeres de barro", "Valentina or the Serenity", and "Chicharras". "Vientre de luna" by Liliana de K'an explores maternities in Tsotsil communities, while "Mujeres de barro" is a documentary by Mixe Concepción Martínez about her mother. "Valentina or the Serenity" is a film by Ángeles Cruz about a girl's encounter with death.
The large number of proposals received for the showcase indicates the growing visibility of cinema made by women. The Association received 135 proposals from all over the world, underscoring the global interest in diverse and powerful storytelling.
The documentary "The Faces of Ágata" by Malgorzata Kozera, a co-production between Poland and England, will also be part of the showcase.
The impact of this growing presence extends beyond representation; it redefines Mexican national cinema by including voices from marginalized backgrounds and inspiring new generations of filmmakers from these communities. The attention garnered in international showcases amplifies these stories globally, helping reshape the cinematic landscape and cultural policies in Mexico.
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