Mexico Cinema Festival

About CineSpace. CineSpace, short film competition, is a collaboration between NASA and Houston Cinema Arts Society (HCAS) that offers filmmakers around the world a chance to share their works inspired by, and using, actual NASA imagery.

The Santa Fe Film Festival focuses on bringing together distinguished industry specialists and discriminating movie lovers through accessible screenings, panels, workshops and parties.

The history of Mexican cinema goes back to the ending of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th, when several enthusiasts of the new medium documented historical events – most particularly the Mexican Revolution – and produced some movies that have only recently been rediscovered.

THE CINÉMA DU RÉEL GRAND PRIX goes to. L. COHEN by James Benning (2017, USA, 45’). THE SCAM INTERNTIONAL AWARD goes to. TERRA FRANCA (ASHORE) by Leonor Teles (2018, Portugal, 82’)

Mexico City is one of the most enjoyable destinations. Its historic center, better known as Zocalo, is declared World Heritage by UNESCO and is the heart of a living culture that exudes everything accumulated since the founding of Tenochtitlan.

Now playing! Acclaimed actress Paulina Garcia (GLORIA) in LA NOVIA DEL DESIERTO. “Captivating! As soothing as a desert breeze.” – The Hollywood Reporter.

The culture of Mexico reflects the country’s complex history and is the result of the gradual blending of native culture (particularly Mesoamerican) with Spanish culture and other immigrant cultures.

Research work, curated in collaboration with the Elías Querejeta Zine Eskola, Tabakalera and Basque Film Archive will guarantee its conservation and access to the Festival’s documentary resources

Films coming soon to the Guild Cinema. Dir. Serge Bozon – 2018 – 92m – France – In French with English subtitles – No matinees

Held annually each June, the Mexico International Film Festival and Awards is an extraordinary celebration of cinematic discovery and innovation.