Rocío Huerta and Karla Falcón took part in the first industry event of the Bogotá International Film Festival.
The Bogotá International Film Festival (BIFF) launched its first-ever industry section this year, and JUNTOS was among the production companies invited to participate. Traveling to Colombia, Rocío Huerta, director of Reina Japonesa, and Karla Falcón, executive producer at JUNTOS, presented the project and connected with fellow filmmakers from across Ibero-America.
Over four days, the festival became a meeting point for producers, screenwriters, and distributors from across the region, offering a program that combined one-on-one meetings, panels on co-production and distribution, and talks with leading international figures.
Amid the buzz of the market, Rocío Huerta presented Reina Japonesa, her debut feature currently in advanced development and selected this year for CineLab, the program supported by Netflix and the Chilean Film Academy.
“As a director, it was an incredibly enriching opportunity to share the film with colleagues from different countries and gain new perspectives just before filming,” says Rocío. “It’s the perfect time to review, refine, and strengthen the project before moving into production.”
Meanwhile, Karla Falcón emphasized the importance of these spaces for the project’s growth and the expansion of international networks: “Reina Japonesa is at a pivotal moment. We needed this kind of event to meet with sales agents, distributors, and potential partners. The film is alive and in motion, and we want it to reach production as strong as possible.”
During their trip, Rocío and Karla also met with Ferviente Films, the project’s Colombian co-producers, to plan the next stages of collaboration, which will include Colombian talent in sound and part of the cast. The film is set to begin shooting in mid-2026.
With a curation focused on new voices and debut films, the BIFF has established itself as one of Latin America’s most dynamic and promising festivals. Its first industry section marks an important step in strengthening regional collaboration.
“We loved the festival’s energy,” concludes Karla. “It has an excellent selection, a fresh perspective, and a very open spirit. We’re leaving inspired—and eager to return next year to keep building connections with colleagues from across Ibero-America.”