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MIP CANCUN has announced the international jury for the inaugural MIP CANCUN Scripted Pitch, a new competition designed to discover and accelerate scripted projects with international potential from Latin America, Spain, Portugal and the U.S. Hispanic market. The jury brings together five executives and industry professionals with extensive experience in content development, production and original programming:

• Monica Albuquerque, VP of Original Content Brasil, The Walt Disney Company
• Billy Rovzar, Chief Executive Officer, Lemon Studios
• Ivan Stoessel, Content Development Expert and Creative Producer
• Gabriela Remirez, VP of Original Content, Mexico, Paramount+
• Iralyn Valera, Director, Future Development, Telemundo Studios

Their combined expertise across scripted development, production, original content and talent discovery will bring complementary perspectives to the evaluation of the selected projects and their potential to reach international audiences and partners.
The five finalists will pitch their projects live before the jury and the international MIP CANCUN 2026 community on Thursday, November 19, at the Moon Palace Resort in Cancún, Mexico.

"I am especially proud to introduce such a diverse and complementary jury, whose unique backgrounds and track records reflect different perspectives across our industry," said Maria Perez Bellière, Director of MIP CANCUN. "The collective experience they bring in development, production and content creation will provide tremendous value to the selected projects and their creators. This is exactly what we want to achieve with the MIP CANCÚN Scripted Pitch: not only to identify distinctive stories with international ambition, but also to connect them with professionals who can bring new perspectives, open doors and create meaningful opportunities for their development and international journey."

The MIP CANCUN Scripted Pitch is open to creators, screenwriters, producers and production companies from Latin America, Spain, Portugal and the U.S. Hispanic market, with original scripted series or feature film projects in development and seeking financing and international partners. Submissions remain open through September 2, with five projects to be selected for the live final at MIP CANCUN 2026.

The finalists will receive a complimentary all-inclusive MIP CANCÚN accreditation, including three nights of accommodation from November 17–19, meals and access to all activities open to registered participants. Beyond pitching their projects to the jury, finalists will have the opportunity to connect with an international community of producers, buyers, commissioners, platforms, broadcasters, investors and potential co-production, financing and distribution partners gathered in Cancún.