Guadalajara Fest Spotlights Growing Industry as Hollywood Takes Notice John Hopewell - Variety
go to original March 20, 2014

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If you’re looking for proof that Hollywood is building ties to the rapidly growing Mexican film industry, one of the most vibrant in Latin America, look no further than the 29th Guadalajara Festival, which unfolds March 21-30 in the Jalisco city.

Companies set to attend the fest include Mundial, a joint venture between Canana and Hollywood-based indie IM Global; AG Studio, which has companies in Los Angeles, Mexico City and now Brazil and Colombia; and U.S.-based Fox Intl. Channels, said festival market and industry director Estrella Araiza, who added that European shingles including Global Screen (Germany), Imagina (Spain) and Elle Driver (France), also will be on hand.

There’s good reason for the interest. In 2013, Mexican box office shot up 11.5% to $901.6 million, per IHS Screen Digest, making Mexico the 10th largest theatrical market in dollar grosses in the world, fueled by a new phenomenon — local blockbusters, led by Pantelion’s “Instructions Not Included.” (see clip below)

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