San Sebastián Industry Awards Celebrate Mesa and Huezo's Success
WHO:
Deadline - Colombian filmmaker Juan Sebastián Mesa and Salvadoran director Tatiana Huezo were recognized at the San Sebastián Film Festival’s industry awards.
Variety - Juan Sebastián Mesa and Tatiana Huezo are described as leading figures in the Latin American film scene.
WHAT:
Variety - Tatiana Huezo's film "Galerna" won the Egeda Platino Industria Award at the San Sebastián Festival, which includes a prize of $34,466 (€30,000) for the lead producer.
Deadline - Mesa won the WIP LATAM Industry Award for his project titled "Lovers Go Home!".
Variety - The awards highlighted the achievements of first or second-time directors, with Mesa and Huezo being noted as emerging auteurs.
WHERE:
Deadline - The awards took place at the San Sebastián Film Festival.
WHEN:
Deadline - The awards were presented last night, with no specific date provided.
WHY:
Variety - The awards serve to recognize the caliber of production in the Latin American film industry.
HOW:
Variety - The San Sebastián Co-Production Forum was the venue for the awards, showcasing the work of emerging filmmakers.
(UPDATED September 24, 2026 14:00 UTC)
Tatiana Huezo's film "Galerna" has won the prestigious Egeda Platino Industria Award at the San Sebastián Festival. This accolade comes with a prize of $34,466, or €30,000, designated for the lead producer. The award ceremony took place at 14:00 UTC.
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(UPDATED September 24, 2026 10:00 UTC)
At the San Sebastián Film Festival, Colombian filmmaker Juan Sebastián Mesa and Salvadoran director Tatiana Huezo were honored at the industry awards, highlighting their status as leading figures in the Latin American film scene. Mesa received the WIP LATAM Industry Award for his project titled "Lovers Go Home!" as the event celebrated the achievements of first and second-time directors, showcasing the caliber of production in the region. The awards took place at the San Sebastián Co-Production Forum, emphasizing the importance of supporting emerging filmmakers.