The Guadalajara International Film Festival (FICG) is the most important window for Mexican and Latin American cinema to the world. In its 39th edition, over 180 films from 40 countries are screened in the cinemas of Guadalajara's historic center during 8 days. The FICG is the first festival where many Latin American productions premiere before heading to Berlin, Sundance, or Cannes.
History
Founded in 1986 by the University of Guadalajara, the FICG was born with the ambition of creating a space for independent Latin American cinema. Today it is the most important Spanish-language film festival in the world, a reference point for Hollywood, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video distributors. The Maguey Prize for Best Iberoamerican Feature Film is considered the most prestigious award in the Spanish-speaking world.
🗺️ How to get there
Direct flight to Guadalajara GDL from any Mexican city (CDMX: 1h10). Airport is 25 minutes from downtown. Uber available 24 hours.
🏨 Where to stay
Hotels in the historic center or in Chapultepec (trendy neighborhood). The FICG has agreements with hotels for accredited guests.
Event details
- When
- Primera semana de marzo
- Duration
- 8 días
- Venue
- Cineforo Universidad, Teatro Diana, Cinépolis VIP
- City
- Guadalajara
Category
Cultural
