Ibero-American Competition
The Ibero-American Competition selects 8 outstanding films from Latin America, Spain, and Portugal to highlight the increasing power, creativity, and influence of storytelling in the region. To be eligible, films must be without U.S. distribution at the time of their selection.
A jury made up of film industry professionals and journalists will be responsible for selecting the winning film. The winner will be announced at the Golden Space Needle Awards and receive a cash prize of $5,000.
An Elephant on a Spider Web
Spain | 2022 | 79 min | Rolando Diáz
April 14 - 24, 2022
Rolando Díaz turns his lens on unforgettable Spanish centenarian Simona Hoyo in this colorful and poignant new documentary.
Finlandia
Spain | 2021 | 92 min | Horacio Alcalà
April 14 - 24, 2022
A fashion designer arrives in Oaxaca to steal clothing traditions but quickly falls in with the two-spirited Muxe community.
Lullaby
Spain | 2022 | 100 min | Alauda Ruiz De Azúa
April 14 - 24, 2022
New mom Amaia takes up with her aging parents, uncovering secrets and learning hard-won truths about what it means to be a family
Phantom Project
Chile | 2022 | 85 min | Roberto Doveris
April 14 - 24, 2022
Following his roommate’s sudden departure, Pablo finds that a vintage sweater left behind houses a certain mischievous spirit.
The Red Tree
Colombia | 2021 | 94 min | Joan Gómez Endara
April 14 - 24, 2022
An embittered bachelor sets out to deliver his half-sister to her mother in this rich, gloriously heartfelt road film.
The Sacred Spirit
Spain | 2021 | 97 min | Chema García Ibarra
April 14 - 24, 2022
Caught up in a world of conspiracy theories and alien visitations, mild-mannered José Manuel must evoke an ancient prophecy.
Parsley
Dominican Republic | 2022 | 85 min | José María Cabral
April 19 - 20, 2022
A quiet night in a village bordering the Dominican Republic and Haiti becomes a violent test of survival for mother-to-be Marie.
Sublime
Argentina | 2022 | 100 min | Mariano Biasin
April 19 - 20, 2022
Shy teen Manu pines for his lifelong best friend Felipe just as his family life buckles and music becomes his one salvation.