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Cine Qua Non Lab is a nonprofit artists’ residency for filmmakers.

Cine Qua Non Lab’s mission is to develop independent cinema by providing a space for Mexican and international filmmakers to envision and develop their work, bringing them together to exchange ideas, share perspectives and find new opportunities for collaboration.

We are located in the state of Michoacan, Mexico, approximately 35km from the city of Morelia. The workshop, writing, and living spaces are tucked amidst the beauty of the Sierra Madre Mountains, overlooking Lake Pátzcuaro, a quiet natural retreat with a variety of private indoor and outdoor working spaces.