Uruguay is expanding its package of audiovisual incentives with the launch of the Audiovisual Tax Credit, a new incentive that complements the Uruguay Audiovisual Program and further strengthens the country's competitiveness as a destination for national
Uruguayan cinema will be represented at Marché du Film 2026. As part of efforts to promote the audiovisual sector under the “Uruguay Audiovisual” brand, the Uruguayan Film and Audiovisual Agency (ACAU), together with Uruguay XXI—the agency
Uruguayan cinema will have a prominent presence at the European Film Market (EFM), taking place from February 12 to 18, 2026, as part of the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale). The institutional presence will be led
Uruguay will present itself in Miami with a comprehensive value proposition that combines creative talent, high-level services and competitive incentives for international co-productions and film shoots. Uruguay strengthens its positioning as an audiovisual hub in Latin
Uruguay estará presente en Ventana Sur Río de la Plata con una delegación de realizadores, productores y otros profesionales del sector, con el objetivo de ampliar las oportunidades para los proyectos y dar a conocer las
The Uruguayan Film and Audiovisual Agency (ACAU), together with an important Uruguayan delegation, will participate in Iberseries & Platino Industria, one of the main events in the Ibero-American audiovisual industry, with an institutional and strategic presence.
The 73rd edition of the San Sebastián Film Festival, to be held from September 19 to 27, is preparing to welcome the best of international cinema. A large Uruguayan delegation led by ACAU president Gisella Previtali—who
The Uruguayan Film and Audiovisual Agency (ACAU) with the support of Uruguay XXI, together with an important delegation of national producers, will be present from May 13th to the 21st at the Marché du Film 2025.
The next edition of the Malaga Film Festival will be held from March 14 to 23. Also, the Mafiz market will be held from March 17 to 21, bringing together producers, distributors, agents and talent from
Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the José Ignacio Film Festival has garnered praise from international guests, highlighting Uruguay's potential to become a prominent film hub For the fifteenth consecutive year, the José Ignacio International Film Festival (JIIFF)
British film journalist Chris Cotonou explored Uruguay’s growing film industry, its landscapes, and the potential that could position the country as an audiovisual powerhouse during his visit to the José Ignacio International Film Festival Invited by
The Uruguayan director, whose latest film Alien: Romulus was recently nominated for an Oscar, reflected on the growth of Uruguay’s audiovisual sector during his visit to Ventana Sur. From filming in the streets of Montevideo to
The most important audiovisual market in Latin America culminated its agenda of activities and counted on Uruguay XXI as a strategic partner for the international promotion of the sector. The sixteenth edition of Ventana Sur closed
The meeting connected Uruguayan publishers with players in the audiovisual industry and highlighted the potential of their works to become future film productions. Ventana Sur 2024, one of the most outstanding film industry meetings in Latin
With more than 20 awards and a long history in festival and commercial circuits, it is a reference case of national audiovisual production. The Uruguayan short film Antes de Madrid, written and directed by Ilén Juambeltz
For the first time in its history, Ventana Sur arrives in the country and consolidates it as a reliable, creative and strategic destination for the audiovisual industry. “Uruguay is a serene, indomitable and reliable country,” said
Uruguay will host this audiovisual market for the first time, attracting global leaders and consolidating its position as a creative and professional epicenter in Latin America. Uruguay will host the sixteenth edition of Ventana Sur, Latin
The José Ignacio International Film Festival introduced the Pfeffer del Sur Film Fund, which will provide US$ 50,000 for Ibero-American projects, enhancing local film production and international co-production. The José Ignacio International Film Festival (JIIFF) occurs
The film Simon of the mountain by director Federico Luis, a co-production between Argentina, Chile, Mexico and Uruguay, by Uruguayan producer Ignacio García Cucucovich (Mother Superior) was selected in La Semaine de la Critique of the
“Savanna and the Mountain”, directed by Paulo Carneiro, an Uruguayan co-production with Portugal, by the Uruguayan producer Álex Piperno (La Pobladora Cine), was selected to participate at the Quinzaine du Cinéastes section at the 2024 Cannes
The Film and Audiovisual Agency of Uruguay (ACAU), jointly with a delegation of national producers, will be present from May 13 to 22 at the Marché du Film 2024. This event is a market space attended
‘Society of the Snow’ based on Pablo Vierci’s book and using national locations and technical resources, solidifies the country as a global audiovisual hub. The movie ‘Society of the Snow’ recreates the survival story of the
Major industry players like Netflix, HBO, Amazon, and others choose the attractive Uruguayan film market for their international productions. Uruguay is ready to show its full potential as a film marketplace at the American Film Market,
Invited by Uruguay XXI, Canadian short film specialist Marie-Élaine Riou was a jury member at the new Detour Film Festival. The current advisor of two of the most important short film festivals in the world, Regard
Nine Uruguayan production companies showed their films to international broadcasters and distributors at a business round organized by Uruguay XXI and DocMontevideo. “In Uruguay, there is a lot of talent and scope for creation,” said Argentine
In its 62nd edition, the prestigious Critics' Week (May 17-25) has selected the fiction feature Levante, by Brazilian director and writer Lillah Halla. It is a co-production between France -In Vivo Films- Brazil -Arissas and Manjericão
Uruguay Audiovisual was once again present in a new edition of RIO2C. A delegation of 7 Uruguayan production companies headed by Uruguay XXI actively participated in the largest creative event in Latin America. Attendees included leaders
As part of the international cinema and audiovisual positioning strategy, Uruguay - through the recently launched Uruguayan Film and Audiovisual Agency (ACAU) - was present at the European Film Market and Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale).
The CEO of Mubi, Efe Cakarel, and the President of the New York Film Academy, Michael Young, praised Uruguay’s audiovisual industry. The creator of Mubi – the successful distribution, production, and streaming platform specialized in independent
Between July 18th and 30th, a new edition of the film festival and market DocMontevideo will be held in Montevideo in a hybrid format, combining the best of on-site and virtual activities. As every year, DocMontevideo