Unlike a traditional seated gala, the evening unfolded as a journey through impact cinema, local culture, and meaningful connections across continents.

At the festival’s closing ceremony, Africa was announced as the new focus region for the 4th edition of Alternativa Film Festival.

Seven awards were presented at the festival’s closing ceremony in Medellín on April 30, honoring cinematic excellence and social impact.

Screenings originally scheduled at Centro Colombo Americano have been moved to Cineprox Las Américas.

The screening of How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies drew a record audience during MAMM’s Extended Night, becoming one of the most attended events in the history of Alternativa Film Festival.

The festival launched on April 21 with the screening of Belén, Argentina’s 2026 Oscar entry, and guests including Features Jury President Natalia Reyes.

Selected films from the festival program will be presented at the Cinemateca de Bogotá from May 1 to 10, as unveiled at the Alternativa event at FICCI.

For this edition, the festival brings together a dynamic international jury spanning acting, directing, criticism, cinematography, and audiovisual production with a strong Latin American presence at its core.

“Eternal Spring” by Colombian artist Nicolás Fonseca has been selected as the official key visual of Alternativa Film Festival 2026 in Medellín following a competitive open call.

Colombian actress Camila Jurado, known for her thoughtful choice of projects and affinity for socially driven stories, will serve as the official Ambassador of the 3rd Alternativa Film Festival.

The professional program of the Alternativa Film Festival will take place in Medellín from April 28 to 30, bringing together voices from across Latin America and Asia to foster innovative practices, collaboration and long-term partnerships.