Central America, One of the Youngest Still Growing Film Scenes in the World, Showcases New Talents at the Costa Rica Media Market’s Desde el Centro Platform

Jul 13, 2026 8:50am PT Central America, One of the Youngest Still Growing Film Scenes in the World, Showcases New Talents at the Costa Rica Media Market’s Desde el Centro Platform

Among projects pesented at the CRMM: An upcoming pic with Berlin best actress Paulina García, the latest from 2026 Cannes winning producer Tres Tigres and a real life ‘witch’ horror story

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“Victoria in the Clouds,” starring Berlin best actress winner Paulina García, and “Quemada,” from the producer of 2026 Cannes winner “Forever Your Maternal Animal,” both feature at the 2026 Costa Rica Media Market’s Desde el Centro, a projects showcase that highlights key upcoming titles and on-the-rise companies and the ambitions of one of the youngest growing film scenes in the world. 

The CRMM runs July 14-15 in the Costa Rican capital, San José.

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