Following the magical and enlightening experiences with Apichatpong Weerasethakul in the Peruvian Amazon jungle in 2022 (see the news) and the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico in 2023 (see the news), the programme returns to the latter country. For the first time, 50 emerging filmmakers from around the world will have the opportunity to enhance their creativity, sharpen their vision and work on their short films under the guidance of Pedro Costa, one of the most authentic and influential voices in contemporary cinema. This time, the master will share tools, advice and experiences that have gradually allowed him to forge a brilliant and solidified methodology, creating breathtaking works with minimal resources (read news).

The international call for entries closes tomorrow, 10 July, at 11:59 am PST. For more information and the application form, click here.