Mexico’s seaside resort of Cancun takes centerstage for five days when the inaugural Cancun Intl. Film Festival (CIFF) kicks off Nov. 14. New event joins an increasingly crowded Mexican festival circuit, dominated by grand dame Guadalajara, which celebrated its 22nd edition last March.

The 5-year-old Morelia fest in October and the Mexico City-based Ficco in the early part of the year have grown in prestige, especially the former.