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The Canary Islands International Film Market (CIIF Market) has officially presented its 21st edition, which will take place in Santa Cruz de Tenerife from October 27 to 31, 2025. The event brings together projects from eight countries—Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Spain, Mexico, Panama, Peru, and Portugal—confirming the Canary Islands as a strategic hub for international co-production between Europe and Latin America.

For over two decades, CIIF Market has established itself as a key meeting point for producers, distributors, and investors, with the goal of promoting financing opportunities and fostering international co-production for feature films, documentaries, and television series aimed at the global market.
The 2025 edition will feature a diverse and comprehensive professional program, including pitching sessions, one-to-one meetings, networking events, panels, screenings, and training activities that will turn the capital of Tenerife into a vibrant center of international audiovisual activity for an entire week.
During the official presentation, held at Santa Cruz City Hall, the Mayor José Manuel Bermúdez, the CEO of the Society for Development Carmen Pérez, and CIIF Market Director Guillermo Ríos highlighted the city’s growing role in the audiovisual sector. Bermúdez emphasized Santa Cruz’s commitment to supporting film and TV production:“Next week, our city will become a large film set where national and international producers will present their projects in search of the support needed to bring them to life. Santa Cruz takes film production seriously—47 productions have already been filmed here this year alone.”
Carmen Pérez added that the sector is a major source of employment in the city, representing 14% of all new contracts signed in 2025. Employment in audiovisual production has increased by 32.5% in the past two years, making it one of the fastest-growing industries in the region.
Director Guillermo Ríos reaffirmed the Canary Islands’ growing influence in global content creation and investment:“In these 21 years, CIIF Market has played a decisive role in strengthening the creative and business fabric of the audiovisual sector, serving as a bridge between Europe and Latin America.”

Selected Projects at CIIF Market 2025
The Market will showcase 21 selected projects from across Ibero-America and Europe, highlighting new voices, gender diversity, and innovative storytelling. Genres range from drama and thriller to comedy, horror, and documentary.
The National and International Section includes titles such as:
El Derrumbe (Spain) by Marco Berger
Huayo (Peru) by Dorian Fernández Moris
La Susurradora (Chile) by Carla Sierra and Ale García
Solo (Portugal) by Hermano Moreira
Todo Va Bien (Mexico) by Mateo Garlo
Un Bolero para Ita (Colombia) by Felipe Holguín Caro
Un Monstruo Gordo (Argentina) by Agustín Falco Vázquez
Viñedos (Spain) – a new series by Marina Seresesky

The Focus Canarias Section will once again highlight the talent of local filmmakers, with six selected projects including 5 días con Ana by Juan Carlos Mostaza and Punto de Quiebre by Estela Cristiani, among others.

Program Highlights and Awards
The main venue for CIIF Market 2025 will be the Iberostar Heritage Grand Mencey Hotel.
Monday, October 27: Welcome sessions and networking activities
Tuesday, October 28: “Tenerife Networking Day,” organized with the Tenerife Film Commission, featuring the panel Producing in the Canary Islands: The Financial Keys
Wednesday, October 29: Video pitchings and one-on-one meetings
Thursday, October 30: The panel Case Studies: International Co-Productions in the Canary Islands and the screening of Me dicen el Panzer by Rodrigo Quintero Arauz at the Espacio Price
Friday, October 31: Awards Ceremony and Closing Night, including a special screening of Bajo un volcán by Hugo Martín Cuervo, filmed entirely in Tenerife.

Prizes include:
CIIF Market Santa Cruz de Tenerife Award for the project with the greatest international potential
Cabildo de Tenerife Award for the most promising Canarian project in Europe
Music Library & SFX Award for multi-platform synchronization
MAFIZ Award with accreditation to the Málaga Film Festival Industry Zone
Blurr Stories Award for professional post-production services
Térrea Award for the best sustainability plan among selected projects.

Industry Partners and Collaborators
CIIF Market 2025 will host production companies, distributors, and investors from across Europe and Latin America, including A Contracorriente Films, Latido Films, Secuoya Studios, Warner Bros. Discovery, The Immigrant, and many others.
The event is organized by Festeam, Comunicación y Eventos, and supported by the Cabildo de Tenerife, Government of the Canary Islands, Canary Islands Film, PROEXCA, and Santa Cruz de Tenerife City Council, with the collaboration of Turismo de Tenerife, Tenerife Film Commission, and the Canary Islands Audiovisual Cluster.
As part of its educational branch, CIIF Market Lab, this year’s edition will host a Technical Workflow Course for Audiovisual Producers, coordinated by Outlabs Canarias from October 28 to 31 at Espacio Price. The course will cover technical processes from pre-production to final delivery, including DIT management, data security, VFX, and virtual production—aimed at boosting technical expertise and professionalization in the Canary Islands.

Registrations are still open at CIIF
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