# Sitges Film Festival Exec Seeks Next Breakout Genre Filmmaker in Latin America

Monica Garcia, a programmer from Spain's Sitges Film Festival, spoke at the Costa Rica Media Market about scouting for new Latin American genre talent, citing Issa Lopez as an example of a breakout success. The search reflects growing international interest in the region's horror and fantasy cinema.

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/global/sitges-festival-monica-garcia-costa-rica-media-market-1236812257/) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:35:04 +0000