The wait is over, popcorn lovers. Ensenada’s indie film showcase Séptimo 2.0 just dropped its official selection list, and it’s packed with fresh voices ready to hit the screen.
Back in July, we told you about this showcase and its call for local creators. “Lights, camera, community,” we wrote, and it turns out the community delivered. Dozens of submissions came in, and now the final roster is set.
A Spotlight for Baja’s Storytellers
Víctor Valdez—better known as “Broflyy” to fellow cinephiles and creative rebels—runs the show. As director of Séptimo 2.0, he insists the festival is more than just screenings. “Séptimo is a space built for emerging artists,” he explains, “a place to expose and highlight new cinematic voices in our region.”
The formula works. Films shot in garages, scripts refined in cafés, and stories too raw for algorithm-driven streaming giants now have their night under the lights. Moreover, the showcase proves that talent in Baja does not need Hollywood backing to shine.
And the best part? It’s free.
So, mark your calendars:
Mitos Mezcal, Blvd. Costero 263, Zona Centro, Ensenada (across from Plaza Marina).
September 6, 2025.
🎟️ Entrance: Free. Yes, zero pesos.
In addition to the screenings, the evening will feature mezcal tastings and live music. As a result, the event feels less like a stiff festival and more like a community celebration.
The Official Selection
Here’s who made the cut for Séptimo 2.0:
- Coyote — Dir. Iván Montes
- Odd Breakfast — Dir. Eduardo Armenta & Julio Zamarripa
- Unmei (Destiny) — Dir. Carlos Camargo
- Todo Como en el 2006 — Dir. Samy Martínez
- Carnales — Dir. Maurizio Villa
- Efímero — Dir. Angélica Toba
- Lolo — Dir. Ana Gutiérrez Salgado
- La Hija del Sol — Dir. Moisés Acuña & Jesús Hernández
And in the Cineminutos category:
- Yo Te Encuentro — Dir. Alex Moreno-Novelo
- Ventanillas — Dir. Alex Moreno-Novelo
Each project seems to bring something unique. For example, some look like gritty urban tales, others resemble experimental shorts, and a few hint at intimate family stories. Meanwhile, a couple appear to deliver visual trips that might stretch the definition of cinema. So, if you’ve ever wanted a crash course in what Baja’s creative underground looks like, this lineup might just be it.
Why It Matters
For years, Baja was a backdrop for Hollywood productions pretending to be “somewhere else.” Local crews got the work, but the stories weren’t ours. Now, however, with directors like Álvarez, Fisher, and this new crop of talent, Baja is telling its own stories.
Therefore, Séptimo 2.0 matters. These filmmakers are not chasing Marvel budgets or Netflix algorithms. Instead, they’re creating stories that feel close, urgent, and real. Furthermore, initiatives backed by the Subsecretariat for Creative Industries under the Baja State Ministry of Economy and Innovation are helping these voices reach new audiences.
For viewers, that means a two-for-one deal: support emerging filmmakers and sip mezcal while doing it.
Final Reel
So, here’s your official invitation: on September 6, head to Mitos Mezcal. Celebrate directors who turned small resources into big ideas, watch films you won’t find anywhere else, and raise a glass to Baja’s next generation of storytellers.
After all, tomorrow’s “big names” might just be hiding in tonight’s free screening.
