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Sundance Film Festival: CDMX 2026 Returns to Mexico City This Spring! |
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Bringing a bold lineup, the third edition of Sundance Film Festival: CDMX arrives in Mexico City from April 30 to May 3, 2026. Anchored at Cinépolis Diana, with additional screenings at Cinépolis Mitikah, Cinépolis Oasis Coyoacán, Cinépolis Plaza Carso, and Cinépolis VIP Miyana, the Festival will feature titles fresh from the 2026 Sundance Film Festival — including American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez, The Best Summer, The Invite, undertone, If I Go Will They Miss Me, and more. We’re excited to celebrate boundary-pushing artistry in Mexico City through unforgettable screenings, filmmaker talks, and the gathering of cinephiles eager to experience the next wave of indie storytelling. Tickets will be available starting April 10. |
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April Releases |
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In theaters this month, catch Sundance Institute–supported films that premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, including Mad Bills to Pay (or Destiny, dile que no soy malo), which won the NEXT Special Jury Award for Ensemble Cast. The film follows a young Bronx couple, played by Juan Collado and Destiny Checo, as they deal with the realities of teen pregnancy. Also out in April is Bunnylovr, starring writer-director Katarina Zhu alongside Rachel Sennott, about a cam girl entangled with a toxic client. Plus, don’t miss the John Magaro–starring Omaha, a moving story of a father who sets out on a cross-country journey with his children after a devastating loss. Check out our complete list for more April releases. |
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DJ Ahmet Calls Us To Dance and Be Brave |
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Out April 3, catch Georgi M. Unkovski’s DJ Ahmet, which premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and took home the Audience Award: World Cinema Dramatic. Set in a rural North Macedonian village, the vibrant film follows music-obsessed teen Ahmet (Arif Jakup) as he falls for a girl promised to another and pushes back against his strict father and the expectations of his conservative community. Revisit our coverage from the film’s world premiere to go deeper on the casting process, character development, and more. |
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Flings That Turned Into the Real Thing |
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Spring is in bloom, and with it comes our latest watchlist, spotlighting Sundance Institute–supported films where casual connections evolve into something deeper. From the romance of Before Sunrise and Before Midnight to the poetic chemistry at the heart of Love Jones, each film chronicles stories that take us from flirtation to devotion. Check out the full watchlist to see where a fling can lead. |
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Where Indie Film Lovers Belong |
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Empower the next generation of authentic filmmakers by becoming a Sundance Institute member. Check out our new member levels and enjoy perks, like early access to Festival tickets, one waived application fee for artist program submissions, access to our short film library, and a monthly short sent directly to your inbox. This April, watch Yero Timi-Biu’s Essex Girl, a 2024 Sundance Film Festival premiere about a high schooler who embarks on a journey of self discovery after an incident at school pulls her into the orbit of the only other Black girl in her class. Become a member today and help fund programs and initiatives for visionary artists like Timi-Biu. |
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