Cuban institutions linked to the film industry convene today the 2026 edition of MECLA-Isla Abierta, Latin American Film Market, to be held here from December 5 to 10.

The event will take place within the framework of the 47th International Festival of New Latin American Cinema and consolidates itself as a hub connecting the seventh art, technology, and new audiences.

The gathering brings together producers, distributors, sales agents, festival programmers, and digital platform executives driven by a shared dream: regional cinema.

Also participating are production and post-production service companies; audio-visual startups and tech developers; as well as filmmakers, creative collectives, academic institutions, regional associations, and film and new media authorities.

According to the call for entries released by the Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry (ICAIC), the program highlights the Market & Content Circulation Zone, featuring screenings, pitch sessions, panels, and negotiation tables.

The agenda includes the Technology Fair, dedicated to VR/AR/XR, creative artificial intelligence, digital accessibility, prototype demos, and services; the Cuba Film Destination space, presenting a portfolio of filming locations and technical services; and the Networking Area, with collaboration rounds and service pitches.

The Interactive Zone joins the aforementioned offerings, featuring virtual reality stations, immersive installations, and narrative video games.

The call is open to local and international participants, who may register for the event until November 23, taking into account the participation tiers and pricing designed by the organizers.

The benefits of participating include access to international distribution and coproduction networks, visibility within one of the most prestigious festivals in Latin America, and the opportunity to establish alliances with production houses, platforms, institutions, and tech companies.

The chance to be part of an innovation node connecting cinema, technology, and new audiences is another highlight of MECLA-Isla Abierta.

The registration and payment process is completed in two steps: first, interested parties must complete the registration form available online; subsequently, through the email inscribe.mecla@gmail.com, they will receive a document containing the necessary payment information.

For general information, inquiries may be directed to islaabierta.mecla@gmail.com, while registration queries have been assigned to inscribe.mecla@gmail.com.

The 47th International Festival of New Latin American Cinema will take place in the Cuban capital from December 3 to 13, with Brazil featured as the guest of honor.

The gathering celebrating the seventh art invites submissions across categories including Fiction Feature, Debut Film, Documentary Feature, Short Film, Animation, Other Territories, Arrecife, Unproduced Screenplay, and Film Poster.