Brief
Ventana Sur Proyecta 2026 showcases 12 new Latin American co‑production projects
The co‑production forum, partnered with Cannes Marché du Film and San Sebastián, highlights a fresh generation of directors and established talent.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Variety reported that the Ventana Sur Proyecta co‑production forum announced a lineup of 12 projects on Tuesday, featuring first‑ and second‑time directors backed by leading Latin American producers.
What happened
The forum, a joint effort of the San Sebastián International Film Festival, Cannes Marché du Film and Ventana Sur, confirmed twelve titles ranging from feature debuts to sophomore works. Projects include Brazil’s Maeve Jinkings starring in “Cabildo 71,” Natalia Oreiro in “The Other Mountain,” and the Argentine‑Mexican‑Spanish collaboration “Give Me Shelter” from Rei Pictures.
What the reports add
Variety notes that “Give Me Shelter” will be Nicolás Pérez Veiga’s first feature after a career that earned seven Cannes Lions and an International Emmy nomination for “Out There.” The film “The Absence” ("La Ausencia") is produced by Julio Chavezmontes’ company Piano, which has co‑produced works by Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Ruben Östlund, Lucrecia Martel and Leos Carax. Colombian director Simón Mesa Soto’s Ocúltimo will present “Rabbits,” its first Colombian title, and aims to become a platform for bold, director‑driven films, he told Variety.
What was said
“Ocúltimo aims to become a platform for new generations of Colombian filmmakers with bold, director‑driven films,” Mesa Soto told Variety.
Variety also quoted Sistos Moreno, director of “The Absence,” explaining the film’s theme: “This film speaks to a wound that remains open even today: racism, and the inability to accept ourselves and our heritage because of the forces and paradigms imposed upon us.”
How it came about
The Proyecta forum continues Ventana Sur’s tradition of fostering cross‑border collaborations. Previous editions have launched projects such as Lucrecia Martel’s Venice‑selected “Our Land,” the Argentine Oscar submission “Kill the Jockey,” and Cannes Un Certain Regard winner “The Settlers.” The 2026 lineup reflects the same strategy, pairing emerging directors with established producers like Luxbox (France) and Amore Cine (Spain) to secure financing and festival exposure.
Key facts
- Ventana Sur Proyecta 2026 announced 12 co‑production projects. (variety.com)
- Brazilian actress Maeve Jinkings will star in "Cabildo 71". (variety.com)
- "Give Me Shelter" is Nicolás Pérez Veiga's feature debut. (variety.com)
- Simón Mesa Soto said Ocúltimo aims to be a platform for bold Colombian filmmakers. (variety.com)
- "The Absence" is produced by Julio Chavezmontes' company Piano. (variety.com)
Sources
- [1] variety.com — originally reported as “Ventana Sur Proyecta 2026: A Powerhouse New Generation Lineup Backed by Some of Latin America’s Finest Producers”
