Morelia International Film Festival (FICM)
Mexico's most prestigious festival for Mexican cinema, held annually in October in Morelia, presenting competitive Mexican and Latin American cinema with the most important platform for new Mexican filmmakers.
Overview
The Morelia International Film Festival (FICM) is Mexico's most prestigious festival specifically dedicated to Mexican cinema. Founded in 2003 and held annually in October in Morelia -- the beautiful colonial capital of Michoacan state, a UNESCO World Heritage Site -- the festival presents competitive Mexican and Latin American cinema with the most important competitive platform for new Mexican filmmakers.
The FICM Mexican Competition has launched some of the most celebrated Mexican careers of the past two decades. The festival has consistently championed new voices in Mexican cinema, providing the debut platform for directors who have gone on to international acclaim.
Morelia's extraordinary colonial architecture -- its pink stone cathedral, its arcaded plaza, and its beautifully preserved 16th-century city center -- creates a festival setting of exceptional beauty. The Michoacan state's cultural heritage, including the annual Dia de los Muertos celebrations in the nearby Purepecha villages, gives the October festival timing particular cultural resonance.
Key Sections
- Mexican Competition -- Mexican films competing for the jury prize
- Latin American Competition -- films from Latin America
- International Program -- curated international films
- Documentary Competition -- nonfiction features
- Short Film Competition -- competitive short programs
What Filmmakers Should Know
FICM accepts open submissions from Mexican and Latin American filmmakers. The Mexican Competition is the most prestigious competitive prize specifically for Mexican filmmaking. For emerging Mexican filmmakers, FICM is the most important career-launching platform in Mexico.
Major Awards
- Jury Award -- Best Mexican Film
- Jury Award -- Best Latin American Film
- Best Mexican Documentary
- Audience Award
Festival History
FICM was founded in 2003 and has developed into Mexico's most important platform for new national cinema.
See Also
For Mexican cinema, see International Film Markets. For Guadalajara Film Festival, see Guadalajara International Film Festival.
