A closer look at “Tatiana Huezo’s ‘Galerna’ Wins Top José María Riba Award at Impulso Morelia, ‘Homeboys’ Al”, exactly as the source publishes it. Mexican filmmaker Tatiana Huezo’s first fiction feature, “Galerna,” has won the José María Riba Award at Impulso Morelia, the industry section of the Morelia Film Festival. The award, presented by Cinépolis Distribution and Profest 2026, includes a cash prize of $14,740 (250,000 pesos) to support post-production or promotional activities. Huezo is known for acclaimed documentaries such as “Tempestad” and “Prayers for the Stolen,” and “Galerna” marks her shift into fiction storytelling.
The film is among several projects recognized at the festival, which runs through Oct. Another key winner was “Homeboys,” highlighting the strength of emerging Latin American cinema. The Impulso Morelia section focuses on works in progress, providing crucial funding and visibility to help complete films and connect them with distributors and festivals. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.