Ibero-American Competition
The Ibero-American Competition assesses outstanding films from Latin America and Spain for the strength of their storytelling and creativity of their cinematography. To be eligible, films must be without US distribution at the time of their selection.
The Ibero-American Competition jury, comprised of filmmakers, journalists, and industry professionals, selects the winning film, which will be announced at the Golden Space Needle Awards May 19 and awarded a cash prize of $5,000.
Holy Mother
Spain | 2024 | 122 min. | Antonio Chavarrías
A Catalan nun defied the odds in her God-granted mission to repopulate Spain’s embattled border territories.
Igualada
Colombia | 2024 | 81 min. | Juan Mejía Botero
An intimate portrait of Afro-Colombian Francia Márquez, a political leader and activist who fought for equality, freedom, and social justice.
The Major Tones
Argentina | 2023 | 101 min. | Ingrid Pokropek
In this magical realist feature debut, a lonely 14-year-old starts picking up mysterious messages through the metal plate in her arm.
Memories of a Burning Body
Costa Rica | 2024 | 90 min. | Antonella Sudasassi Furniss
Exalting the body of mature women and their sexuality so everyone can question their own notions of pleasure and desire.
The Quiet Maid
Spain | 2023 | 92 min. | Miguel Faus
A Columbian maid arrives at her rich new employers’ vacation home, only to discover she’s being taken for a ride.
Saturn Return
Spain | 2024 | 105 min. | Isaki Lacuesta, Pol Rodríguez
The Granada indie music group Los Planetas find themselves on the brink of success…or total destruction.
Sujo
Mexico | 2024 | 125 min. | Astrid Rondero, Fernanda Valadez
A teenager is forced to choose between repeating his family's history or breaking free from unwanted heritage.
Through Rocks and Clouds
Peru | 2024 | 83 min. | Franco Garcia Becerra
An alpaca shepherd finds his quiet world in peril when a mining company threatens to jeopardize the future of his community.
Valentina or the Serenity
Mexico | 2023 | 85 min. | Ángeles Cruz (Ñuu savi)
A young Mixtecan girl refuses to believe her recently deceased father has truly left this earthly realm.