Morelia International Film Festival concludes 24th edition

The 24th edition of the Morelia International Film Festival (FICM 2026) has concluded, showcasing a diverse array of Mexican cinema across feature films, documentaries, and short films.

Major award winners include ‘6 meses en el edificio rosa con azul’ by Bruno Santamaría Razo, which secured Best Mexican Fiction Feature and the Audience Award. Other notable winners include ‘Forensita’ by Pablo Vaca for Best Mexican Documentary, and ‘Cuna de lobas’ by Emilia Schettino Bustamante for Best Mexican Animated Short.

The festival also featured significant industry discussions, including a retrospective on the film ‘Perfume de violetas’ with actresses Jimena Ayala and Nancy Gutiérrez, and a presentation of Diego Luna’s new directorial work, ‘Ceniza en la boca’, which explores themes of migration and family abandonment.