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Laval’s Mix Film Festival signs cultural collaboration agreement in Mexico

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The Mix Film Festival de Laval has signed a cultural collaboration agreement with partners in Mexico, marking what organizers describe as a significant step in the festival’s international development.

The announcement was made in a press release issued February 18, 2026. According to the document, the agreement was formalized during an official meeting held in Puerto Vallarta.

The Mix Film Festival de Laval stated that the partnership establishes a framework for professional exchanges and potential co-production opportunities between creators from Quebec, Canada and Mexico.

Strengthening international ties

Based in Laval, the festival positions itself as a platform for independent cinema and emerging talent. In the press release, organizers indicated that the collaboration with Puerto Vallarta aims to foster dialogue between Quebec and Latin American film communities.

The agreement is presented by the festival as a step toward expanding its international presence and reinforcing cultural connections between the two regions.

No specific details were provided in the press release regarding the duration of the agreement, the financial scope of the partnership or the institutions involved on the Mexican side.

About the festival

According to the information provided, the Mix Film Festival de Laval is dedicated to promoting independent cinema and supporting emerging filmmakers. Organizers describe the festival as contributing to intercultural exchanges and to the vitality of Quebec’s audiovisual sector.

Additional information about upcoming programming or initiatives related to the new collaboration has not yet been announced.

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