# Film festivals in Mexico

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260903-film-festivals-in-mexico
> Updated: 2026-09-03T00:57:01.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

MUBI FEST is scheduled to debut in Guadalajara, Mexico, at the Cineteca Universidad de Guadalajara from September 18 to 20, 2026. The event will feature international cinema and Mexican premieres from the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, including titles such as ‘Su Propio Infierno’ and ‘Sheep in the Box’. 

The program also includes the film ‘Rose’, Austria’s official entry for the 2027 Academy Awards, alongside 4K screenings of Mexican classics like ‘El Castillo de la Pureza’ and ‘Él’. The festival will consist of special screenings, talks, and outdoor functions.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: MUBI FEST to debut in Guadalajara, Mexico

MUBI FEST will debut in Guadalajara, Mexico, from September 18-20, 2026, featuring international premieres, film talks, and outdoor screenings at the Cineteca Universidad de Guadalajara.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mubi-fest-to-debut-in-guadalajara-mexico

### 2026-09-02: Mexico City Independent Film Festival begins ninth edition

The ninth Mexico City Independent Film Festival has launched, featuring 32 competing works across various categories, including short films and indigenous perspectives, running until the sixth.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-city-independent-film-festival-begins-ninth-edition

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