Industry

IBEROFIC –Ibero-American Network of Film Commissions– has announced the formation of its first Board of Directors, a new institutional milestone that consolidates its growth and professionalization process two years after its founding.

Today, IBEROFIC is the only organization in the world that represents, in an integrated manner, film commissions from Latin America, Spain, and Portugal, bringing together 150 entities and encompassing 95% of the active rebate systems and financial incentives in the region.

The creation of the Board strengthens the network’s institutional structure and expands its capacity for international coordination. The new leadership body will be responsible for defining strategic guidelines, promoting the internationalization of the network, and encouraging shared standards among member film commissions to enhance Ibero-America’s competitiveness as an integrated filming destination.

The first Board is composed of leading representatives: Carolina Cordero (Buenos Aires Film Commission), Marysela Zamora (Costa Rica Film Commission & PROCOMER), Juan Manuel Guimerans Rubio (Spain Film Commission), Diana Álvarez Segoviano (Mexican Film Commission), Javier Espinoza (Baja California Film Commission), and Ana Oliveira Marques (Portugal Film Commission).

Regarding this milestone, Carolina Cordero stated: “The creation of this Board marks a very significant moment for IBEROFIC. For more than two years, we have been working intensively to build this network, convinced that cooperation among our film commissions is the best way to position Ibero-America on the global audiovisual map. Today, IBEROFIC is a reality that brings together the vast majority of territories in the region and allows us to project a shared strategy to attract investment, promote local talent, and strengthen the industry. Moreover, the growth of the Network has consolidated us as the only organization representing film commissions across Ibero-America. IBEROFIC now brings together 150 entities and includes 95% of the audiovisual production incentives in the region, positioning us as a strategic interlocutor for the international audiovisual industry and enabling coordinated efforts to enhance the competitiveness of our territories as a whole.”

Juan Manuel Guimerans added: “For the Spain Film Commission, it is a great honor to play a leading role in the launch of this initiative, IBEROFIC, which—thanks to the collaboration among sister film commissions—will help boost the enormous talent and production capacity that exists across the Ibero-American community of nations.”

Ana Marques noted: “Portugal’s participation in an Ibero-American network of film commissions represents a strategic opportunity to strengthen partnerships, stimulate the audiovisual industry, and position the country as a bridge between Europe and Latin America.”

Javier Espinoza said: “I am grateful for the invitation to be part of IBEROFIC’s first Board and to continue fostering collaboration among countries. It is an honor that the Mexican commission represented is Baja California.”

Marysela Zamora Villalobos commented: “Our vision at PROCOMER and the Costa Rica Film Commission aligns with IBEROFIC through its integrative approach to the Ibero-American region—joining efforts and working as a single market that offers competitiveness, memorable stories, and world-class talent. We will work toward collaboration and bringing more opportunities to our countries.”

Finally, Diana Álvarez Segoviano stated: “We are very pleased and grateful that Mexico has been considered to be part of the IBEROFIC Board through the Mexican Film Commission of the Mexican Institute of Cinematography, as together we can continue strengthening the development of the industry in Ibero-America.”