Founded in 2016 by Mariana Monroy with over fifteen years of experience in film industry, as well as relevant background in series and advertisement, TROPICAL FILMS is a group that specializes in high quality and original films, giving voice to new talents with interesting productions that resound within the international context.
TROPICAL FILMS focuses in quality, not quantity, through the films, series and documentaries that we have executed, we have dedicated entirely to the cinematographic quality of the project throughout all phases of production.
TROPICAL FILMS is based in Mexico City and Brussels, which facilitates dialogues between different latitudes, so we look for international voices,
and develop stories beyond geographical borders.
We also provide production services in Latin America and Europe, development, analysis and help with financing in Europe and/or Latin
America.
We work with producers from Belgium, Mexico, Argentina, depending on the project we have associations in Los Angeles and in Brussels
Films & Awards
Awards and Honors- La vida es
A woman faces the emotional ups and downs of middle age while dealing with personal challenges and unexpected changes that transform her life.
Awards and Honors- Si no ardemos, cómo iluminarla noche
At thirteen, Laura feels trapped in her new family. As she begins to adjust to her life among vast forests and palm plantations, she discovers that the town hides a dark secret that threatens the women she loves most.
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Churubusco Award: Granted to Reportaje by Nicolás Gutiérrez Wenhammar, receiving ₱1,000,000 MXN in post-production and THX sound services from Estudios Churubusco.
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Splendor Omnia Studios Award: Granted to If We Don’t Burn, How Do We Light Up the Night, receiving one week of sound mixing and one week of color grading.
Awards and Honors- Papamobile
A cartel kidnaps the supposed Pope during his visit, only to discover that he is a double sent by the true leader of the Catholic Church.
Awards and Honors- Nómadas del 57
Nomads of Highway 57 is a 2023 documentary directed by Alberto Arnaut Estrada and José María Castro Ibarra that portrays the lives of truck drivers in Mexico, focusing on the story of Clara Fragoso, a female trucker and a role model for other women in the field. The film depicts the harshness, risks and isolation of the profession, while also highlighting its dignity, sense of humor and the vital importance of this work for the country.
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Best Documentary at FICBALSAS 2024: Won the Best Documentary category at the Baja California Sur International Film Festival.
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Jury Prize at Miradas Alternativas MX Film Festival: Received a jury recognition for its artistic quality and significance.
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Best Film (Made in Mexico) at DOCSMX: Awarded Best Film in the “Made in Mexico” category at the Mexico City Documentary Film Festival (DOCSMX).
Awards and Honors- Blurry Days
In a post-pandemic world, Emilia, a lonely woman, contemplates having a child. Her neighbor Felipe struggles with depression. Their paths cross, forming an unexpected bond that helps them find purpose and hope in difficult times.
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Nomination: Best Film (Mexican Feature) at the Morelia International Film Festival (FICM) 2022.
Awards and Honors- Gods of Mexico
In rural Mexico, resistance to modernization reveals the diversity of Indigenous peoples and Afro-descendant communities, honoring everyday labor while preserving cultural identity. The film explores a “Lost Atlantis,” a world where multiple possibilities endure despite the rapid advance of progress.
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Ariel Award 2023: Best Documentary Feature.
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Asia-Pacific Film Festival (Vladivostok): Grand Prix.
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Melbourne International Film Festival: 2022 Official Selection.
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Santa Barbara International Film Festival: 2022 Official Selection.
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Havana International Festival of New Latin American Cinema: 2022 Official Selection.
Awards and Honors- Nuestro Tiempo
A family raises fighting bulls on the plains of Mexico, with Esther in charge of the ranch and her husband Juan, a renowned poet, responsible for the cattle.
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Critics’ Award (São Paulo International Film Festival): The film received this honor at the 42nd edition of the festival in Brazil.
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Best Film (Uruguay Film Festival): It won the top award in the festival’s official competition in 2019.
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Venice Film Festival: The film premiered in the festival’s main competition in 2018 and, while it did not win the Golden Lion, it was officially recognized within the competition selection.
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Ariel Awards: It received nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography and Best Sound in 2018.
Awards and Honors- Walking Distance
Fede, who lives shut inside his home, develops a passion for cameras. He and his brother-in-law Ramón meet Paulo, another young man fascinated by cameras, and the three of them form a friendship that will completely change their lives.
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Winner of the 2014 First Feature Fiction Competition organized by the Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica (CCC) and FOPROCINE.
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Best Film at the Skip City International D-Cinema Festival in Japan (2016).
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Best Director and Best Actor in the International Section of the Golden Rooster Awards in China (2016).
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Five nominations at the Ariel Awards in 2016, including Best First Feature and Best Original Screenplay.
Last news
Papamobile arrives on Amazon Prime Video: an irreverent comedy starring Kad Merad.
Services
We are based in Mexico and Belgium, and we help bring your project to life. We create the ideal structure for your production, covering all stages from development, financing, and budgeting to shooting, both in Europe and Latin America.
We make your project a reality. We can shoot anywhere in Latin America and assist in finding European co-production partners and financing.