Chile’s Larraín, Lelio, Alberdi Lead Guadalajara Fest
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- Guadalajara Film Festival (FICG) – the 41st edition named Chile its guest country of honor, showcasing a large contingent of Chilean filmmakers and works.
- Pablo Larraín – Larraín and his producer brother Juan de Dios Larraín presented a masterclass at the festival, with Netflix’s VP of Latin American Content, Francisco Ramos, moderating.
- Netflix – Netflix’s VP of Latin American Content, Francisco Ramos, participated in the festival by moderating the Larraín masterclass, reflecting the platform’s partnership with Chilean directors.
- Prime Video – Prime Video’s series “The House of the Sprits,” created by Chilean showrunners Francisca Alegría, Fernanda Urrejola, and Andres Wood, will screen two episodes at the festival, and the series premieres worldwide on April 29.
- Raza Brava – The soccer‑themed series “Raza Brava,” produced by DeCulto, Atómica, and Wild Sheep Content, received a sneak‑peek screening, highlighted as timely ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
- Mexican‑Chilean co‑production meeting – The meeting, with producers Edher Campos (Machete), Nicolás Celis (Pimienta Films), actress Paulina Garcia, and director Iria Gómez, sought to revive a co‑production agreement first proposed in 2019, similar to recent agreements with Spain and Uruguay.
- Chile’s delegation – More than 100 Chilean industry professionals attended the festival, including jurors such as filmmaker Hugo Covarrubias and producer Beatriz Rosselot, underscoring Chile’s strong cultural dialogue with Mexico.
Why it matters: Chile’s prominent showcase at Guadalajara gives its filmmakers a high‑profile platform to deepen ties with Mexican producers and streaming giants, while the co‑production meeting aims to unlock new financing and distribution channels for Chilean film and TV projects. The move strengthens bilateral cultural exchange and could accelerate future joint ventures.
