Honorees and recognitions

MAYAHUEL SILVER AWARD TO MEXICAN CINEMA

Award that recognizes the career of personalities who have contributed to the flourishing of Mexican cinema.

This award has become one of the most prestigious in the Mexican film industry.Ā 

MAYAHUEL TO IBEROAMERICAN CINEMA

Recognition to personalities from Latin America, Spain and Portugal whose career and achievements transcend the borders of their birth country.

The first award was formally given to Brazilian filmmaker Nelson Pereira dos Santos, in 2007.

Mayahuel to International Cinema

Recognition of outstanding personalities in the film industry who, due to their careers, have an international impact.

Guest of Honor

Our Guest of Honor occupies a fundamental space in the Festival's activities and has the purpose of opening different paths to intercultural dialogue.

This distinction recognizes the influence and significance of those professionals who have defined the cinema of our guest countries or regions.

Maguey Award Honoree

This recognition honors the career of personalities of national and international film industries who, with their work and influence, have contributed to the fight for plurality, inclusion and celebration of sexual diversity.

Maguey Award Posthumous Honoree

It distinguishes personalities whose careers managed to break pre-established paradigms, leaving a legacy of social and historical relevance that opened doors for future generations.

Maguey Award Career Recognition

It recognizes the legacy and work of personalities who have promoted stories about freedom and diversity, celebrating the best of LGBTQ+ cinema in the world.

Maguey Award Activism Recognition

Celebrate those who, thanks to their courage and social work, have brought a message of equality to the world, and have promoted a diverse and inclusive society.

Maguey Award Queer Icon

Recognition of those who have established themselves as iconic figures of queer culture thanks to their work and their advocacy for freedom and diversity.

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