# Film festivals in Mexico and Nicaragua

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/film-festivals-in-mexico-and-nicaragua
> Updated: 2026-09-10T07:57:45.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

Film festivals in Mexico and Nicaragua are being utilized to address industry disparities and promote cultural exchange.

In Mexico City, the 22nd International Women’s Film and TV Showcase is highlighting the gender gap in the audiovisual sector. The festival features 41 titles from 12 countries, including the documentary ‘Llamarse Olimpia’. Industry figures, such as Procine director Abril Alzaga, noted that women remain a “minority” in the field, with 2025 statistics showing only 52 of approximately 235 Mexican feature films were directed exclusively by women. The event advocates for more equitable public funding and transparent selection processes, particularly regarding institutions like the Mexican Film Institute (IMCINE). Representatives from Egeda México suggested that increasing women in production roles could provide female directors more opportunities to gain experience on major digital platforms.

Additionally, the ninth edition of the Cinema Queer festival is scheduled for late September in Mexico, aiming to celebrate LGBTQ+ life stories through films from various countries and hosting workshops on sexuality and dissident memory. Meanwhile, Nicaragua’s Cinemateca Nacional has launched the 22nd European Film Showcase to strengthen cultural ties through stories exploring identity and equality.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Film festivals celebrate diverse perspectives in Spain and Mexico

Film festivals in Spain and Mexico are set for September, featuring Generamma, which highlights women filmmakers, and Cinema Queer, which celebrates LGBTQ+ stories through international cinema.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/film-festivals-celebrate-diverse-perspectives-in-spain-and-mexico

### 2026-08-25: Film festivals launched in Mexico and Nicaragua to promote cultural diversity

Film festivals in Mexico and Nicaragua are promoting cultural exchange through the 'Muestra Oaxaca: Cine para la Vida' and the 22nd European Film Showcase.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/film-festivals-launched-in-mexico-and-nicaragua-to-promote-cultural-diversity

### 2026-08-19: International Women's Film and TV Showcase addresses gender gap in Mexico

The 22nd International Women's Film and TV Showcase in Mexico City highlights gender inequality in cinema, featuring 41 titles from 12 countries to advocate for equitable funding and representation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/international-womens-film-and-tv-showcase-addresses-gender-gap-in-mexico

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