All entities, sections of legally recognized creators’ organizations in the country, and provincial offices are eligible to submit nominations, emphasized the institution’s president, Alexis Triana.

ICAIC presents this award to outstanding filmmakers, actors, technicians, and screenwriters with distinguished professional careers to celebrate diversity across all disciplines within the sector.

“We expect a rigorous selection process; the nomination remains a recognition of what these individuals have meant to the Cuban film movement,” added Triana.

Given the current circumstances in the country, the National Film Award ceremony will take place on March 24th, coinciding with the Titon Award ceremony, which recognizes the best film of the year at the 1st Cuban National Film Showcase and Competition.

Last year, the renowned actress Mirta Ibarra received the award, and in 2024, it went to actor Jorge Perugorría; both are producers of the feature film *Neurotica Anonima* (2025), currently one of the 10 Latin American films competing at the Malaga Film Festival in Spain.

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