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Marysela Zamora Takes the Helm of Iberofic’s Regional Agenda
8/17/2026, 11:29:36 AM
Marysela Zamora’s New Role on the Iberofic Board
Former Costa Rican Film Commissioner Marysela Zamora has been re-appointed to the Board of Directors of the Ibero-American Network of Film Commissions (Iberofic). In this capacity she will lead a regional agenda focused on expanding women’s leadership in the audiovisual sector and promoting Spanish-language content worldwide.
Background: Costa Rica Media Market and Political Context
Zamora, a creative-industries strategist with more than 12 years of experience, served as Costa Rica’s film commissioner from 2024 until the recent leadership change at the commission, a unit of the foreign-trade agency Procomer. Her tenure coincided with the inauguration of President Laura Fernandez, a conservative populist who assumed office in May and has been consolidating her administration’s cultural-policy priorities.
Achievements and Impact
- Oversaw more than 200 international productions, attracting studios such as Warner Bros. Discovery, NBCUniversal, Hulu, ITV and BBC Studios.
- Film-investment volume rose from roughly $4 million in 2023 to $12 million in 2024, then settled at just over $11 million in 2025.
- Earned over 30 national and international awards, including a United Nations SDGs and Her Award (2020).
- Named one of Central America’s most powerful women by Forbes Central America in 2026.
Official Statements & Responses
The Costa Rica Media Market’s local line producer, Esteban Quesada, noted that the recent production “Hope/Esperanza” marked Oscar-winning producer Mark Johnson’s first shoot in Costa Rica, underscoring the country’s emerging status as a regional hub.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Marysela has been a key voice in strengthening regional cooperation and positioning Costa Rica within the Ibero-American audiovisual conversation. We are pleased that she continues to be part of our Board of Directors and to lead strategic initiatives for the entire region,” — Carolina Cordero, Iberofic founder and president
- “At Iberofic, we understand that the value and experience of professionals transcend the positions they hold at any given time. That is why we seek out and invite the best representatives from each territory—individuals with experience, knowledge, and the ability to build bridges and contribute a strategic vision,” — Carolina Cordero, Iberofic founder and president
