# Costa Rica Named Official Country in Focus at Puerto Rico Film Festival

The Puerto Rico Film Festival has selected Costa Rica as its official "Country in Focus" for an upcoming edition, highlighting Costa Rican cinema and culture. This designation brings exclusive programming and industry attention to Costa Rican filmmakers and their works. The move strengthens cultural ties between the two regions through film.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/global/puerto-rico-film-festival-costa-rica-country-in-focus-1236809377/) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:08:07 +0000