Film festival puts Mexico’s moviemakers on the map

Americas Now

The Latin American film industry is growing with some of its brightest stars winning major movie awards around the world, including two Oscar-winning film directors from Mexico.

One of its biggest supporters is Iván Trujillo, the director of the Guadalajara International Film Festival in Mexico.  The film fest began 30 years ago and now it’s become one of the most prestigious in the world – a launching pad for the region’s newest talent.

Watch our interview with Iván Trujillo — this week’s Urban Voice – here.