A mix of established and first-time Mexican filmmakers are presenting their upcoming projects at the Morelia Film Festival’s 12th Impulso Morelia, which features works-in-progress in varied stages of post-production.
Out of the six entries, selected from around 90 submissions, three are women, led by Tatiana Huezo (“Tempestad,” “Prayers for the Stolen”) and Eliza Miller (“Hurricane Season”), both acclaimed for their award-winning pics and backed by leading producer Pimienta Films (“Roma”).
“I think there’s a really interesting variety this year and a sensibility that runs throughout the entire selection. The characters aren’t simply vulnerable—they’re contradictory and fragile. But across all the films, there’s a desire to approach these characters with great empathy. They speak, in different ways, to the vulnerability of being human,” said Impulso head, Andrea Stavenhagen.
“Impulso is more than just a space for exhibition; it’s a space for dialogue, for listening and exchange—not simply for showcasing films. What matters most to us is that the discussion and feedback we receive can help enrich and refine the films before they reach the public,” she told Variety.
“It’s a work-in-progress forum in the fullest sense: an opportunity to receive guidance on the editing, discuss the current cut and engage in dialogue with fellow filmmakers and industry professionals. It’s about opening things up and allowing other filmmakers and professionals to contribute to the process of finding the film’s final form.”
