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CineLATAM (formerly ShowEast)

The Latin American cinema industry convention, held in Florida — and the event that ShowEast became after nearly four decades on the North American calendar.

RunsAnnually in September
Organised byFilm Expo Group
Who goesLatin American exhibitors and distributors, plus international players in the region

Dates and venues change. Confirm against Film Expo Group before booking travel. Last verified 18 September 2026.

If you came looking for ShowEast

You have the right event under a different name. ShowEast ran for close to forty years — Atlantic City first, then Orlando, then Miami — as the autumn gathering for American exhibitors and studios. The Film Expo Group has retired the ShowEast brand and relaunched it as CineLATAM, focused entirely on the Latin American theatrical market.

The reasoning is straightforward. North America was already well served by CinemaCon in the spring, while Latin America — young audiences, growing screen counts, a real appetite for local-language production — had no convention of its own. Rather than run a second North American event, the slot was repointed.

The practical consequence: if you are a US exhibitor who attended ShowEast for the domestic studio relationships, that function now sits with CinemaCon. If your business touches Latin America, this is now the event that serves it.

Where and when

CineLATAM is held in Florida — Coral Gables in the Miami area — in September, which keeps it reachable from both North and South America. The programme runs in Spanish and English, and the exhibitor base is drawn from across the region.

Because the event is newly rebranded, dates and venue are worth confirming with the Film Expo Group directly rather than relying on the older ShowEast listings that still circulate.

Answers

Frequently asked questions

Is ShowEast still happening?

No. The Film Expo Group retired the ShowEast brand and relaunched the event as CineLATAM, focused on the Latin American market.

Where is CineLATAM held?

In the Miami area — Coral Gables, Florida — in September. Confirm the current venue and dates with the organiser.

If I used to attend ShowEast for US studio meetings, where should I go now?

CinemaCon in April. It is the North American convention and it always was; ShowEast was the second date on that calendar rather than the main one.