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ZIN ATAS’ NEMESIS SELECTED FOR GUATEMALA FILM WEEK 2026 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SHORT FILM PROGRAM. Guatemala City, Guatemala - Rising filmmaker Zin Atas, from Istanbul, Türkiye, advances onto the international stage as Nemesis is selected for the International Student Short Film and First Works Program at Guatemala Film Week 2026, a section dedicated to uncompromising new voices and formally driven cinema.

ALLAN T. DUFFIN’S MONSTER HUNTERS SELECTED FOR GUATEMALA FILM WEEK 2026 SERIAL PROGRAM. Guatemala City, Guatemala - Writer and producer Allan T. Duffin presents his new series Monster Hunters, officially selected for Guatemala Film Week 2026 as part of its Serial Program, dedicated to contemporary episodic storytelling and innovative genre formats. Duffin is an American writer, producer and a U.S. Air Force veteran with a long career in television documentary, factual entertainment, and docudrama. His work is defined by investigative storytelling combined with accessible, genre-driven structures designed for broad audiences.

CREATIVE PRODUCER AND ACADEMIC LEADER STEPHANIE FALLA NAMED PRESIDENT OF THE SHORT FILM JURY AT GUATEMALA FILM WEEK Guatemala City, Guatemala - Guatemala Film Week announces Stephanie Falla as President of the Short Film Jury for its 2026 edition, recognizing a career that has positioned her among the most influential women in Guatemala across education, innovation, and the creative industries.

XANDRA POPESCU’S EROGENESIS TO PREMIERE ON THE AMERICAN CONTINENT AT GUATEMALA FILM WEEK. Guatemala City, Guatemala - Romanian auteur Xandra Popescu, widely recognized as one of the most prestigious filmmakers on the A-class festival circuit today, continues to redefine contemporary cinema. Her critically acclaimed film "Erogenesis" will make its premiere on the American continent at the Guatemala Film Week. Her work has been recognized at the world’s leading festivals for experimental storytelling, socially relevant themes, and striking visual style, cementing her position as a global cinematic innovator:

FILM NOIR BY RODRIGO PIRES, SHOT ON KODAK, SELECTED FOR GUATEMALA FILM WEEK Guatemala City, 2026. Film Noir, written and directed by São Paulo–based filmmaker Rodrigo Pires and shot entirely on Kodak Super 8 film, has been selected for the official program of Guatemala Film Week 2026. The selection marks the international festival debut of Pires’ first feature and highlights the continued relevance of analog filmmaking in contemporary cinema.

KOKI, CIAO MAKES CENTRAL AMERICAN PREMIERE AT GUATEMALA FILM WEEK Australian filmmaker Quenton Miller brings his internationally celebrated film Koki, Ciao to Guatemala Film Week 2026 for its Central American premiere, following a dazzling journey across the world’s most prestigious festivals. This award-winning film has captured the attention of critics and audiences alike, earning Miller a reputation as one of the most inventive voices in contemporary cinema.

GUATEMALA FILM WEEK PRESENTS THE SOOTHSAYER AND THE JAGUAR, NARRATED ENTIRELY IN MAYA KAQCHIKEL Guatemala City, Guatemala, 2026 Guatemala Film Week is proud to present The Soothsayer and the Jaguar, a visionary project by filmmakers Juancho Otálvaro and Paula Mora Bolaños, during its 2026 edition. Developed under the creative platform The Rover’s Quest, the film is entirely narrated and spoken in Maya Kaqchikel, marking a groundbreaking effort to preserve, revitalize, and celebrate an ancestral language at the heart of Maya culture.

Tom Koch’s OLIVE Official Selection at Guatemala Film Week 2026 OLIVE, the latest film from New York–based actor and filmmaker Tom Koch, has been named an Official Selection of Guatemala Film Week, the festival announced today.

EMMY AWARD–WINNING FILMMAKER RANDY SCHMIDT TO PRESENT HIS LATEST WORK AT GUATEMALA FILM WEEK. Guatemala City, Emmy Award–winning filmmaker and former CBS News journalist Randy Schmidt will present his latest work at Guatemala Film Week 2026, bringing his innovative blend of storytelling, animation, and emerging technologies to audiences in Guatemala.

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala Film Week 2026 has unveiled Bone Keeper, the highly anticipated creature-feature from British auteur Howard J. Ford, as an official selection in its international program, spotlighting one of the UK’s most visionary and prolific filmmakers. Starring John Rhys-Davies, the film marks Ford’s 12th feature and arrives amid strong industry anticipation. Positioned as a character-driven horror thriller with large-scale ambition, Bone Keeper continues Ford’s track record of delivering muscular genre cinema built outside the traditional studio system.

Brazilian-Australian Filmmaker Larissa Maxine’s 'The Stain" Official Selection for Guatemala Film Week. The Stain, a psychological thriller from acclaimed Brazilian-Australian filmmaker Larissa Maxine, has been named an Official Selection of Guatemala Film Week 2026. Maxine, a director, writer, actress, and producer working across fiction and hybrid cinema, is known for her deeply psychological, visually symbolic storytelling that explores migration, memory, and female subjectivity. Based between Australia and Brazil, her work reflects a unique cross-cultural perspective, rooted in lived experience and the nuanced ways identity is shaped by displacement, memory, and power.

CELEBRATED INTERNATIONAL FILM CRITIC ERNESTO DIEZMARTÍNEZ HAS BEEN NAMED PRESIDENT OF THE JURY FOR THE GUATEMALA FILM WEEK. Guatemala City, Guatemala - Ernesto Diezmartínez, one of the most respected voices in global cinema, has been named President of the Jury for the Guatemala Film Week 2026. With over 30 years of experience, Diezmartínez is celebrated for his insightful analysis and dedication to independent cinema, promoting diverse voices and bold storytelling from around the world. Throughout his career, Diezmartínez has served on FIPRESCI juries at some of the world’s most prestigious festivals

Guatemala Film Week has announced the official selection of "RING RING", the latest film from Spanish award-winning filmmaker Adrián Ramírez León. Known for his genre-bending approach to horror and his striking visual language, León brings his singular voice to the program with a haunting meditation on grief, memory and the supernatural. Based in London, León has emerged as a distinctive talent whose work bridges the worlds of prestige festival cinema and viral digital storytelling. His short films have screened at Oscar- and BAFTA-qualifying festivals, while his one-minute horror pieces have amassed more than 50 million views across Instagram and TikTok — a testament to his ability to craft tension and atmosphere in even the briefest formats.

Jan Eilhardt’s Bad Luck Official Selection at Guatemala Film Week 2026. Bad Luck, the latest film from acclaimed German filmmaker Jan Eilhardt, has been named an Official Selection of Guatemala Film Week. Eilhardt, a director, screenwriter, editor, and producer, is known for his experimental and independent cinema with a strong presence in international film festivals. He studied Film and Performance at the Hamburg University of Fine Arts (HFBK Hamburg), including classes with Marina Abramović, and worked as an assistant to renowned theatre director Heiner Müller at the Berliner Ensemble. His multidisciplinary approach bridges performance, narrative experimentation, and socially conscious storytelling.

Viktor Dénes’ “The Key” Heads to Guatemala Film Week European Film Academy member Viktor Dénes will present his latest short, The Key, in the Official Selection of Guatemala Film Week. The Budapest-based filmmaker, previously known for on-screen roles in Birdsong and Hunters, as well as features such as Day of Wrath and Shepherd, completed formal directing training in 2023 and has since focused on developing character-driven, thematically bold projects.

Sondos Yasser’s LAYLA Official Selection at Guatemala Film Week. "LAYLA", a short film from emerging filmmaker Sondos Yasser, has been named an Official Selection of Guatemala Film Week 2026. Yasser, a student filmmaker at Istanbul Bilgi University, is actively developing her craft, exploring every facet of the filmmaking process, and honing her creative voice through hands-on work, collaboration, and experimentation. Her passion for visual storytelling drives her approach, and LAYLA reflects her commitment to creating emotionally resonant, visually compelling cinema.

Artur Matveev’s “Too Late” Selected for Guatemala Film Week 2026 “Too Late”, the latest film from award-winning filmmaker Artur Matveev, has been named an Official Selection of Guatemala Film Week, highlighting Matveev’s distinctive approach to cinematic storytelling on an international platform. Matveev, who transitioned from a decade-long career in aviation to filmmaking, draws upon his extensive travels and unique worldview to craft narratives that resonate with global audiences. His work has been featured at numerous international festivals, earning recognition for compelling storytelling, emotional depth, and striking visual style. Now based in Taiwan, he continues to engage in international productions, including collaborations in the United States, focusing on stories that explore resilience, ambition, and the human spirit.

Eric Patrick’s “Meridian Transmissions” Selected for Guatemala Film Week 2026 “Meridian Transmissions”, the latest work from acclaimed filmmaker Eric Patrick, has been named an Official Selection of Guatemala Film Week 2026, bringing the director’s celebrated approach to animated and documentary storytelling to a global festival audience. With a career spanning over 30 years, Patrick has created short animated films, infographics, and children’s media across both independent and commercial platforms. His work has earned a Guggenheim Fellowship and more than 100 grants, fellowships, and awards from international film festivals and arts organizations. Patrick’s industry achievements include Clio Awards, a Peabody Award, several Emmy nominations, and a grant from the National Institutes of Health.

Mark Krol’s “Broken Reality” Selected for Guatemala Film Week 2026 “Broken Reality”, the latest film from director, screenwriter, and cinematographer Mark Krol, has been named an Official Selection of Guatemala Film Week, bringing this innovative thriller to an international festival platform. Krol, known for his work in both feature and documentary filmmaking, has earned accolades including “Best Film on Disability” at the World Film Festival in Cannes 2024, his films have been recognized at numerous international festivals.

Frankie Caradonna’s “The Last Image” Selected for Guatemala Film Week 2026 “The Last Image”, the latest film from Italian director and interdisciplinary artist Frankie Caradonna, has been named an Official Selection of Guatemala Film Week 2026, marking a new milestone in the filmmaker’s expanding international trajectory. Based in London and represented in the UK by Great Guns, Caradonna continues to position himself at the intersection of cinema, technology and immersive storytelling. He also collaborates as Film Director & AI Visioneer with HAI, the AI division of EDI - Effetti Digitali Italiani, one of Italy’s leading VFX houses.

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