Writing the Future of Cinema: WABI ENTERTAINMENT Enters GIFF 2026

WABI Entertainment joins as a collaborator in the 24th National Screenwriting Competition of the Guanajuato International Film Festival (GIFF), the most established and far-reaching screenwriting competition in Mexico. The company’s participation marks a milestone in its trajectory and reaffirms its commitment to strengthening the creative chain of Mexican cinema from its most fundamental element: the script.

The competition, which celebrates its 24th uninterrupted edition since its founding in 2002, invites Mexican screenwriters and residents in the country to submit original projects in the short film and feature-length fiction categories.

In this edition, WABI Entertainment—represented by Estefania Bonilla Hernández (Head of Development) and Yair Ponce (MD)—joins the initiative alongside the Government of the State of Guanajuato, Fundación Expresión en Corto A.C., Escribe Cine A.C., Corporación Cinefilia, Lab Cine, and the Mexican Film Institute (IMCINE).

“The script is the beginning and the foundation of cinema. Bringing WABI Entertainment into this collective effort is a clear commitment to the stories that deserve to be told and to those who have the talent to write them.”
— Yair Ponce, MD / Executive Producer, WABI Entertainment

The call for entries for the 24th competition is open from March 17 to April 16, 2026, and is aimed at Mexican authors and co-authors, whether living in Mexico or abroad, as well as foreign nationals with a minimum of three years of residency in Mexico. Scripts must be original, written in Spanish, and registered with the National Copyright Institute (INDAUTOR) or the WGA West Registry.

Winners will be announced during the GIFF 2026 Awards Ceremony and Closing Event.

With this participation, WABI Entertainment strengthens its presence within Mexico’s film industry and training spaces, fostering a creative ecosystem where emerging talent can find platforms for development, visibility, and recognition.