MONDAY 9 MARCH
MAFIZ Opening of La VillageMarket hours: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Except Friday, 13 March, until noon.
Place: NH Malaga
TUESDAY 10 MARCH
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Co-produce with us: Panama is your allyPlace: Thyssen Auditorium
Moderator: César Garrido, Film Marketing and Distribution Consultant. President of the Hoja de Bijao Foundation
Panel with members of the Panamanian film industry analysing cases of films co-produced internationally with Panama. The minority co-production model of the Panama Film Fund, launched in 2024, and the benefits offered by the City of Knowledge Innovation Centre will also be explored.
Speakers:Arianne Benedetti, Deputy Minister of Culture
Sheila González, Director, National Film Directorate - Ministry of Culture
Arturo Montenegro, Producer, Q Films
Frank Spano, Producer, Garra Films
Luis Romero, Producer, Bolero Films
Alejandro Carbonell, Director and producer Bolero Films
10:00 a.m. Mafiz Specials ScreeningFilm: Cautiverio
Place: Multicines Rosaleda, Screen 9
12:00 noon Mafiz Specials ScreeningFilm: Belisario - Arquitecto de una Nación
Place: Multicines Rosaleda, Screen 9
3:30 p.m. Panama Stand Opening Place: NH La Village
WEDNESDAY 11 MARCH
10:00 a.m. Mafiz Specials ScreeningFilm: Chichero
Place: Multicines Rosaleda, Screen 9
12:00 noon Mafiz Specials ScreeningFilm: En busca del Indio Conejo
Place: Multicines Rosaleda, Screen 9
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We are a Production HUB: Tax incentives and benefits of producing in PanamaPlace: Thyssen Auditorium
Moderator: César Garrido, Film Marketing and Distribution Consultant. President of the Hoja de Bijao Foundation
Panel with institutional authorities from the Panamanian film industry presenting the tax incentives and advantages of producing in Panama. Its artistic, creative, and technical talents, its natural diversity, and the management facilities the country offers.
Speakers:Arianne Benedetti, Deputy Minister of Culture
María Cecilia Arias, Head of the Film Commission - Ministry of Commerce and Industries of Panama
THURSDAY 12 MARCH. PANAMA DAY
10:00 a.m. Mafiz Specials ScreeningFilm: Soñar el jazz
Place: Multicines Rosaleda, Screen 9
10:00 a.m. Mafiz Specials Screening NEWFilm: Paraíso Tropical
Place: Multicines Rosaleda, Screen 10
11:00 a.m. Panama through its short filmsPlace: Espacio Málaga Short Corner, NH Sala Malagueta
Panama through its short films is a discussion that offers an overview of the development of short films in Panama, highlighting the collaborative work of key players such as the Ministry of Culture of Panama and the Hayah International Short Film Festival in strengthening the film industry. Through this discussion, participants will reflect on the sector's progress, challenges, and opportunities, highlighting the importance of short films as a platform for creation, fostering new talent, and showcasing Panamanian cinema at international festivals.
Speakers: Sheila González, National Director of Film - Ministry of Culture of Panama
Mariel García Spooner, Director of Hayah International Short Film Festival
12:30 p.m. Presentation of the Biznaga AwardOfficial ceremony.
Place: Málaga City Hall. Hall of Mirrors
11:00 a.m. Panama through its short filmsPlace: Espacio Málaga Short Corner, NH Sala Malagueta
Panama through its short films is a discussion that offers an overview of the development of short films in Panama, highlighting the collaborative work of key players such as the Ministry of Culture of Panama and the Hayah International Short Film Festival in strengthening the film industry. Through this discussion, participants will reflect on the sector's progress, challenges, and opportunities, highlighting the importance of short films as a platform for creation, fostering new talent, and showcasing Panamanian cinema at international festivals.
Speakers: Sheila González, National Director of Film - Ministry of Culture of Panama
Mariel García Spooner, Director of Hayah International Short Film Festival of Panama
2:00 p.m. Screening of short films Country of Honour: PanamaPlace: Cajamar Room
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Focus Panama Screening OPENING Film: Papeles
Place: Albéniz Cinema, Screen 3
9:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception Place: Baños del Carmen
By invitation only.
FRIDAY 13 MARCH
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Focus Panama Screening Film: Espinas
Place: Albéniz Cinema, Screen 2
SATURDAY 14 MARCH
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Focus Panama Screening Film: Querido Trópico
Place: Albéniz Cinema, Screen 4
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