Cinema with Conscience: “El Examen” Takes Bronze at the Festival Círculo de Oro

The short film “El Examen” has been awarded Bronze at the 35th edition of the Festival Círculo de Oro in the category Online – Media / Entertainment, marking a powerful recognition for a story that confronts one of Mexico’s most urgent realities.

This meaningful collaboration between Wabi Productions and Animal Político, made possible through McCann, was driven by a clear purpose: to shed light on the growing recruitment of young people by organized crime and spark awareness around a crisis that continues to expand.

“El Examen” tells the story of a young Mexican navigating a violent environment, forced to make life-defining choices about his future. It reflects a reality faced by millions of teenagers across the country—revealing the deep social and cultural roots that sustain criminal organizations and challenging audiences to confront the human dimension behind the headlines.

More than an award-winning short film, “El Examen” is a call to awareness—proof that storytelling, when rooted in truth, has the power to inform, move, and inspire change.