Introduction to the Festival and Its Significance
The Morelia Government has reaffirmed its commitment to cinema as a key driver for the local cultural industry. In the official presentation ceremony, it was announced that the 23rd International Film Festival of Morelia (FICM) will take place from October 10 to 19, 2025.
FICM 2025: A Detailed Overview
Presented by Maprhe, this edition will feature pre-opening screenings on October 9 and showcase a total of 102 films in competition, including 15 works from Michoacan and 62 titles in the Mexican short film selection. This includes 16 animated shorts, 14 documentaries, and 32 fictional shorts. Furthermore, 11 Mexican feature films will compete this year, with winners eligible for a nomination to the Academy Awards.
Renowned Guests and Film Screenings
The festival will host distinguished guests such as Juliette Binoche, Lucrecia Martel, Jafar Panahi, Robin Campillo, and Javier Espada. Films from prestigious festivals like Cannes, Berlin, and Venice will be screened, including Guillermo del Toro’s highly anticipated film “Frankenstein.”
Tributes and Collaborations
In collaboration with the National Cinematheque, UNAM Filmoteca, and Fundación Televisa, the FICM will pay tribute to Maria Felix with a retrospective of seven films and a photographic exhibition titled ‘Una diosa para una diosa’ in the Andador Hidalgo of Morelia’s Historic Center from October 7 to 22.
The Indigenous Peoples’ Forum will host its Third Laboratory for the Development of Cinematographic Projects for Indigenous and Afro-Mexican Filmmakers. Simultaneously, the Impulso Morelia initiative celebrates 11 years of fostering post-production projects with the participation of industry experts.
Notable Attendees
The event was graced by the presence of authorities such as Dr. Fátima Chávez, Morelia’s Cultural Secretary; Lic. Alejandro Hernández Torres, Michoacan’s Tourism Undersecretary in representation of the state’s Tourism Secretary; Dr. Yarabí Ávila González from the University of Michoacan; and Maestra Tamara Sosa, Michoacan’s Cultural Secretary. Also in attendance were Daniela Alatorre Benitez, Director of the Mexican Institute of Cinematography (IMCINE), Daniela Michel, FICM Director, and Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas Batel, the Festival’s Vice President.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the FICM? The Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia (FICM) is an annual international film festival held in Morelia, Mexico.
- Who are the notable guests at FICM 2025? Renowned figures such as Juliette Binoche, Lucrecia Martel, Jafar Panahi, Robin Campillo, and Javier Espada will be attending FICM 2025.
- What kind of films will be showcased? The festival will feature a total of 102 films in competition, including 15 works from Michoacan and 62 titles in the Mexican short film selection.
- Who is being honored at FICM 2025? Maria Felix will be paid tribute with a retrospective of seven films and a photographic exhibition.
- What other events are part of FICM 2025? The Indigenous Peoples’ Forum will host its Third Laboratory for the Development of Cinematographic Projects, and Impulso Morelia will celebrate 11 years of fostering post-production projects.
