Lights, camera, community. If you’ve been editing a film in your garage or storyboarding between coffee breaks, now’s your moment. “Séptimo 2.0,” Ensenada’s indie film showcase, is back—and this time, it’s calling for filmmakers from all corners, including you, dear Gringo.
Set to take place on September 6, the event is organized by local cinephile and creative agitator Víctor Valdez, and backed by the Subsecretariat for Creative Industries under the Baja State Ministry of Economy and Innovation. Their mission? To shine a projector-sized spotlight on emerging storytellers who are often overlooked in the big-budget, algorithm-driven film world.
This isn’t your typical red carpet affair. Séptimo was born in the shadows—literally—where independent films rarely get the recognition they deserve. According to Valdez, the goal is simple: create a space where the stories, messages, and raw talent of new filmmakers get the attention they’ve earned.
What Can You Submit?
- Short films or music videos made in 2022 or later
- Minimum duration: 1 minute
- 1080p resolution or higher
- All content (including music) must be 100% original
Whether it’s a poetic piece about tacos and existential dread, or a punk-inspired music video shot on the Malecon, they want it—as long as it’s yours.
How to Apply
Submit your work via Google Drive to: 📧 septimo.muestra@gmail.com
Include a PDF with:
- Project title
- Genre
- Synopsis
- Official poster
- Full credits list
Not From Ensenada? Even Better
While the event is based in Ensenada, this is a call for creators everywhere, especially our readers across Baja and beyond. If you don’t live here, it’s the perfect excuse to visit. Come for the screening, stay for the coastline—and yes, the wine.
We actually have a hot tip for an incredible local rosé that’s about to hit the radar… but you’ll have to stay tuned for that one.
What to Expect
The Séptimo 2.0 showcase includes screenings, panels, and authentic networking—not the business card kind, the beer-and-brains kind. Think less stuffy film school, more creative BBQ with projectors.
Interested? Follow @septimo.ens on Instagram or message +52 646 256 4016 via WhatsApp.
And who knows—your next big break might start with a cold Tecate, a room full of strangers, and a story only you could tell.
