15 feature films, including fiction and documentaries, along with six short films make up the Official Selection of Sundance Film Festival: CDMX 2026. All feature films premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival in the U.S.
The Festival will take place from April 30th to May 3rd with Cin polis Diana as the main venue, and screenings at Cin polis Plaza Carso, Cin polis VIP Miyana, Cin polis M tikah, and Cin polis Oasis Coyoac n as additional venues.
Ticket sales will begin on April 10 through Cin polis' official channel
Mexico City, April 9, 2026 - Cin polis, the leading film exhibition company in Mexico and Latin America with presence in 18 countries, along with the Sundance Institute, the nonprofit organization behind the renowned Sundance Film Festival and dedicated to discovering and supporting independent artists and audiences year-round, announced the titles that will make up the program for the third edition of Sundance Film Festival: CDMX 2026. The selection includes 15 feature films (eight documentaries and seven fiction films) and a program of six short films, offering a diverse and contemporary look at global independent cinema.
Tickets for the festival will be available starting April 10 through Cin polis' official website and its app, as well as at the box offices of the five participating venues: Cin polis Diana, Cin polis Plaza Carso, Cin polis VIP Miyana, Cin polis M tikah, and Cin polis Oasis Coyoac n, for their respective screenings.
Through productions from different parts of the world, the program explores themes such as identity, community, environment, technology, and memory, reflecting the richness of perspectives and storytelling that define the Festival. The documentary lineup includes: American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez, directed by David Alvarado, a vibrant portrait of Luis Valdez, a key figure in Chicano theater and films in the United States; The Oldest Person in the World, by Sam Green, an intimate reflection on the passage of time and longevity; Nuisance Bear, by Jack Weisman and Gabriela Osio Vanden, which examines the coexistence between humans and wildlife in the Canadian Arctic; Everybody to Kenmure Street, by Felipe Bustos Sierra, documenting an act of community resistance against migration policies in the United Kingdom; One in a Million, by Itab Azzam and Jack MacInnes, a deeply personal chronicle about exile and identity; The Last First: Winter K2, by Amir Bar-Lev, following an extreme expedition on one of the world's most challenging mountains; The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist, by Daniel Roher and Charlie Tyrell, which reflects on the scope and risks of artificial intelligence in humanity's future; and The Best Summer, by Tamra Davis, which offers an immersive look at a moment that defined an era in music.
On the fiction side, the lineup includes Chasing Summer, by Josephine Decker, a story about second chances and returning home; The Musical, by Giselle Bonilla, about ambition, ego, and rivalry; Saccharine, by Natalie Erika James, an exploration of obsession with thinness and body image; Union County, by Adam Meeks, an intimate story about the opioid crisis in rural United States; The Invite, by Olivia Wilde, about a couple on the verge of collapse when their upstairs neighbors come over for dinner; Undertone, by Ian Tuason, where a paranormal podcast host begins to be haunted by disturbing anonymous recordings; and If I Go Will They Miss Me, by Walter Thompson-Hern ndez, portraying the story of a boy who, through surreal visions, seeks to connect with his father and understand the ties that bind his family.
We're thrilled to be bringing Sundance Film Festival: CDMX 2026 to audiences again for the third edition. This year's program features a selection of offerings that encompass exciting fiction and documentary films with a variety of approaches to storytelling about timely and timeless topics, said Eugene Hernandez, Director, Sundance Film Festival and Public Programming. We're looking forward to sharing these stories and being in conversation with audiences and artists over four days of engaging independent cinema and events at various Cin polis locations.
The Sundance Film Festival: CDMX 2026's cinematic program showcases the creativity and diversity that define contemporary independent cinema, said Alejandro Ram rez, CEO of Cin polis. For us, it is incredibly valuable to bring these stories closer to Mexican audiences and continue fostering spaces where new voices, diverse perspectives, and meaningful narratives can connect with increasingly broad audiences.
Our Sundance Film Festival: CDMX 2026 program offers an opportunity to explore powerful and entertaining stories early in their journeys of meeting global audiences. These films premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival to great reception and our team is pleased to take them to Mexico City, where we've enjoyed connecting with a vibrant film-loving community for the past two years, said Kim Yutani, Sundance Film Festival Director of Programming. We are excited for the dialogue these screenings and panels will facilitate and for the special experiences that will emerge during this year's edition.
Finally, the short film program brings together a set of stories that stand out for their narrative and aesthetic diversity, ranging from animation to intimate drama and sensory exploration. Titles include Sorrow Doesn't Sleep at Night, by Josefina Montino and Mart n Andr ; Marga en el DF, by Gabriela Ortega; Albatross, by Amandine Thomas; Norheimsund, by Ana A. Alpizar; Once in a Body, by Mar a Cristina P rez; and Los Mentirosos (The Liars), by Eduardo Braun Costa.
Once again, Cin polis Diana will be the heart of Sundance Film Festival: CDMX 2026, where audiences and filmmakers will gather to celebrate new v
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15 feature films, including fiction and documentaries, along with six short films make up the Official Selection of Sundance Film Festival: CDMX 2026. All feature films premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival in the U.S.
