# Mexican film and audiovisual heritage events

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mexican-film-and-audiovisual-heritage-events
> Updated: 2026-10-22T13:44:52.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In October 2026, Mexico hosted several initiatives focused on documentary film and audiovisual preservation. The 21st DocsMX international documentary festival was scheduled for Mexico City, featuring 74 films across six sections, including the ‘Hecho en México’ section for local productions. Notable entries included ‘Hijas del bosque’, a documentary exploring the connection between fungal networks and indigenous knowledge.

Simultaneously, the Secretariat of Culture, the Mexican Film Institute (IMCINE), and the Cineteca Nacional organized a program to commemorate World Day for Audiovisual Heritage. Running from late October through early November, the initiative involved screenings of seven titles from the IMCINE collection across eleven venues in nine states. A key component was the premiere of a restored version of the 1976 short documentary ‘Valle de México’, which documents the urban growth of the region during the 1970s.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-22: Mexico commemorates World Day for Audiovisual Heritage

Mexico is celebrating World Day for Audiovisual Heritage with film screenings, restored documentaries, and cultural activities across nine states and digital platforms from October 27 to November 3, 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-commemorates-world-day-for-audiovisual-heritage

### 2026-10-03: DocsMX documentary festival to open in Mexico City

The 21st DocsMX documentary festival will run in Mexico City from October 22–31, 2026, featuring 74 films, including the award-winning documentary ‘Hijas del bosque’.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/docsmx-documentary-festival-to-open-in-mexico-city

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