Out of Competition

A special selection of films screened outside the official competition. Chosen for their artistic, political, or historical relevance, these works expand the festival's programming and offer unique cinematic experiences beyond the competitive format.

El Eco Director: Ángela Carabalí Writer: Ángela Carabalí Producer: Ángela Carabalí Executive Producer: Sky Dylan-Robbins, Gabriel Diamond Colombia / 2024 / 12'44 Short Documentary Buenaventura, el principal puerto comercial del Pacífico colombiano, es un lugar donde la exuberancia natural del río, la selva y el mar se entrelaza con la calidez de su gente, pero también con la violencia alimentada por bandas criminales vinculadas al narcotráfico.	Guañuna Director: David Lasso Writer: David Lasso Producer: David Lasso Ecuador / 2022 / 74'07 Documentary Paul was 16 years old when he was captured by the Police while writing on a wall. The next day he was found dead in the ravine of his town. His father led an intense social struggle to seek justice, which brought together hundreds of young people from urban tribes, achieving a sentence of 20 years in prison for the three police officers involved. However, after three years they were released.	Mi Santa Comadre Director: Luis Carlos Osorio Páez Cinematographer: Juan Pablo Osorio Páez Production: Resistencia Music S.A.S. Colombia / 2015 / 41'59 Short Documentary The documentary celebrates the life and cultural legacy of Faustina Orobio, a guardian of traditional Afro-Colombian music from the Pacific coast. Through her mastery of marimba and oral traditions recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage the film highlights her role in preserving ancestral sounds and stories.