Impulso Morelia: Tatiana Huezo’s ‘Galerna’ Takes Top José María Riba Award, With ‘Homeboys’ Another Key Winner
Tatiana Huezo’s fiction feature *Galerna* won the top prize at Impulso Morelia, earning support for its post-production or promotion. The award recognises the film’s promise and may strengthen its prospects for festival selection ahead of a possible 2027 release.
The José María Riba Award, presented by Cinépolis Distribution and Profest 2026, is worth 250,000 pesos ($14,740). *Galerna* follows two casting directors searching for natural actors in remote Mexico, where their work on a science-fiction film leads them to confront their fears and preconceptions. Documentary *Homeboys*, about a deported man who establishes a shelter, received a special mention, Caffeine post-production support and the 100,000-peso Eugenio Polgovsky Award.
In short
- *Galerna* won Impulso Morelia’s top award.
- The prize provides 250,000 pesos for post-production or promotion.
- *Homeboys* also received a special mention and an award.
Explained simply
Impulso Morelia is a Mexican film industry event linked to the Morelia International Film Festival. It gives selected films support as they move towards completion or wider exposure, and its awards can help draw attention from distributors and festivals.
Tatiana Huezo is a Mexican filmmaker whose work includes fiction and documentaries. Galerna is a fiction feature set in remote Mexico, where two casting directors seek non-professional actors for a science-fiction film. Homeboys is a documentary about a deported man who creates a shelter.
The José María Riba Award is presented by film distributor Cinépolis Distribution and Profest. Such industry support matters because finishing and promoting a film can be costly, while recognition may help it reach festivals and audiences.
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