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Mexican Film Academy Celebrates 80 Years with National Lottery Draw
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Mexican Film Academy Celebrates 80 Years with National Lottery Draw

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Mexican Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences (AMACC) is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a National Lottery draw.
  • The lottery ticket features the Ariel Award statuette, and the draw will take place on July 7.
  • The Academy is navigating a period of change, including the rise of streaming platforms and artificial intelligence, and is also planning the 2026 Ariel Awards ceremony.

The Mexican Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences (AMACC) is marking its 80th year with a special National Lottery draw. The official lottery ticket, unveiled recently, prominently displays the iconic Ariel Award statuette. The draw is scheduled for July 7.

We are not facing a minor change.

— Daniel HidalgoPresident of the Mexican Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences, commenting on the current transformations in the film industry.

The unveiling ceremony was attended by key figures, including Olivia Salomón, Director General of the National Lottery, and Daniel Hidalgo, President of AMACC. Actors Dolores Heredia and Juan Manuel Bernal were also present, alongside other notable figures from the film industry.

Daniel Hidalgo acknowledged the current transformative era for cinema, citing the impact of streaming platforms, the challenges faced by independent cinemas, and the emergence of artificial intelligence. He stated, "We are not facing a minor change."

It is an honor to have been invited to this, and thus there will be a series of commemorative events for the 80 years.

— Daniel HidalgoPresident of the Mexican Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences, expressing pride in the collaboration with the National Lottery.

Regarding the 2026 Ariel Awards, Hidalgo mentioned that the date and venue are still being determined. The ceremony, which has been held in Guadalajara for the past three years, will move to a new location. He also noted financial challenges, explaining, "We are struggling with money because there is none; sponsors put money into the World Cup, and we are having that problem."

We are struggling with money because there is none; sponsors put money into the World Cup, and we are having that problem.

— Daniel HidalgoPresident of the Mexican Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences, explaining financial difficulties in planning the 2026 Ariel Awards.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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