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Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
The Mexica Film Awards (CDMX) is an independent film awards event in Mexico City organized by filmmakers and collaborating industry partners, with a stated aim of supporting Mexican artists and building international connections in cinema. It is notable for recognizing a wide range of work, including fiction, documentary, experimental, and animation features and short films, across Mexican, Ibero-American, Spanish, and international categories.[1]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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2024
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