Anna Marie de la Fuente With newly-appointed L.A.-based producer Eva Ruiz de Chavez at the helm of its industry arm, the 20th Monterrey Film Festival plans a four-day industry market from Sept.
26-29 that aims to foster more collaboration and co-productions between Ibero-America and the U.S. The festival runs from Sept.
25 to Oct. 2. Speaking at a press conference, Ruiz de Chavez pointed out that: “Monterrey not only stands out as one of the most thriving economies in Latin America but also as an epicenter of the industry in the country.
With the launch of our Film Industry section, we aim to elevate Monterrey’s cinematic profile to match its economic recognition.” With this goal in mind, Monterrey Industry has developed a comprehensive program that features Work-in-Progress (WIP) sessions and ProMeetings, designed to foster connections between creators and financiers as well as broaden opportunities for filmmakers in the global market.
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