Mamífera Wins the Festhome Digital Distribution Award at Biobío Conecta (Cinelebu)!

Great news for independent and Ibero-American cinema! Regional talent continues to make its mark, and at Festhome, we could not be prouder to support and promote film projects during some of the most crucial stages of their journey.

During the 26th edition of the Lebu International Film Festival (Cinelebu), a highly prestigious event internationally recognized as an Academy Awards® qualifying festival, the Festhome Digital Distribution Award was presented within the Biobío Conecta industry section.

An Outstanding Jury for the Work In Progress (WIP)

The Work In Progress (WIP) section is a vital space where filmmakers present the current stage of their projects to international industry experts, receiving valuable feedback that contributes to their development and completion.

On this occasion, the responsibility of evaluating the projects and selecting the winner was entrusted to an exceptional jury:

• Edui Tijerina: Renowned Mexican writer, playwright, screenwriter, instructor, media analyst, educator, and audiovisual project consultant.


• Moisés Tuñón: Director of Festhome.

Together, both professionals combined their experience and expertise to assess the submitted works, highlighting the exceptionally high level of the competition.

The Winning Project: Mamífera (Chile)

Ultimately, the jury awarded the prize to the short film Mamífera, a project that completely captivated both the evaluators and the industry professionals in attendance.

• Director: Víctor Soto Castillo (filmmaker from Ovalle, Chile).


• Producer: Carolina Astudillo Avilés.

This Chilean regional production stood out thanks to its powerful visual and narrative approach. Mamífera is a sensitive and compelling portrait of life and ancestral practices in the Andes, preserving identity, territory, and cultural roots in a deeply moving way.

What Does the Award Include?

To support the future of the project and ensure that its message reaches audiences around the world, the Festhome Digital Distribution Award consists of one year of assistance and support for the film's festival distribution through the Festhome platform.

Thanks to this benefit, the team behind Mamífera will receive strategic support from our platform to manage and optimize their festival submission strategy across the international festival circuit over the next twelve months.

We are delighted to share this recognition and to accompany Víctor Soto Castillo, Carolina Astudillo, and the entire team on the promising journey that lies ahead for this remarkable project.

Congratulations!