Ventana Sur Proyecta 2026: A Powerhouse New Generation Lineup Backed by Some of Latin America’s Finest Producers
Ventana Sur Proyecta’s 2026 co-production forum will present 12 projects by first- and second-time directors, backed by established Latin American producers. The lineup highlights emerging filmmaking talent and stories about contemporary social realities, with actors Natalia Oreiro and Maeve Jinkings attached to star in two films.
The projects include Jorge Sistos Moreno’s “The Absence”, about racism and heritage in 18th-century Mexico, and “Cabildo 71”, Victoria “Pitoka” Pena’s film based on a historic women’s prison escape. The article also identifies projects linked to producers Rei Pictures, Piano, Tarea Fina and Luxbox, as well as Colombian filmmaker Simón Mesa Soto’s company Ocúltimo; the supplied article text provides details for only some of the 12 titles.
- Proyecta 2026 features 12 films by emerging directors.
- Natalia Oreiro and Maeve Jinkings are attached to star.
- Established producers are backing stories rooted in Latin American realities.
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Ventana Sur is a film industry event focused on Latin America, where filmmakers can present work and meet potential partners. Proyecta is its co-production forum: a place for projects to seek support from producers and collaborators in other countries.
The 2026 selection features films by directors making their first or second feature, with backing from established producers such as Rei Pictures, Piano, Tarea Fina and Luxbox. The projects range from stories about racism and heritage in 18th-century Mexico to a film based on a women’s prison escape, and two have actors Natalia Oreiro and Maeve Jinkings attached.
Co-production can help films bring together funding, skills and connections from across the region. The forum offers a route for emerging directors to develop their work with experienced industry partners.