The second edition of the Alternativa Film Festival concluded in Medellín, Colombia, with over 10,000 attendees and $120,000 in prizes awarded across seven categories to 36 films from the Global South. Notable winners included the Peruvian film 'Runa Simi' for the Focus Award and several international films recognized for their social commentary and representation of marginalized perspectives. The festival announced its next edition will be held in Africa and plans a Bogotá satellite event in 2026.