The Festival MIX México launched its 30th edition on June 17 at Cineteca Nacional Xoco with the premiere of Mickey, a documentary directed by Dano García. The film captures a decade in the life of Mickey Cundapí, a transgender artist from Mazatlán, Sinaloa, following its earlier screening at South by Southwest 2026.

The milestone edition runs through July 1 across five Mexico City venues: Cineteca Nacional Xoco, Cineteca Nacional Chapultepec, Cinépolis Diana, Cine Tonalá, and Eucalipto 20. The program features 11 feature films and 14 short films in competition from Germany, Brazil, Portugal, Greece, Argentina, the United States, the Philippines, China, Canada, Spain, and Mexico, according to Infobae. The festival also includes panel discussions, thematic programming, and encounters with international filmmakers.

The jury for this 30th edition is led by filmmaker Ulises Pérez Mancilla, alongside actress Regina Pavón and actor Cristian Mariani. The Mariposa MIX Awards are presented in the following categories:

The Mariposa MIX Awards ceremony is scheduled for June 26 at Cineteca Nacional Xoco. The festival also confirmed that Mickey previously won at Impulso Morelia 11 in 2025 before beginning its international circuit.

Cineteca Nacional reported sold-out screenings at the opening and continues ticket sales for scheduled showings. Complete programming and venue information are available on the festival's official website as of June 18.

Frequently Asked Questions

**When does Festival MIX México 2026 take place and where is the opening film screened?**

Festival MIX México 2026 runs from June 17 through July 1 across five Mexico City venues: Cineteca Nacional Xoco, Cineteca Nacional Chapultepec, Cinépolis Diana, Cine Tonalá, and Eucalipto 20. The June 17 opening at Cineteca Nacional Xoco featured Mickey, a documentary by Dano García.

**How many films are in competition at Festival MIX México 2026?**

The official program of the 30th edition features 11 feature films and 14 short films in competition, with productions from Germany, Brazil, Portugal, Greece, Argentina, the United States, the Philippines, China, Canada, Spain, and Mexico, according to Infobea.

**When are the Mariposa MIX Awards 2026 winners announced?**

The jury, led by Ulises Pérez Mancilla, Regina Pavón, and Cristian Mariani, will announce the winners of the Mariposa MIX Awards on June 26, 2026. Categories include best film, direction, performances, screenplay, and audience award.

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