The Abya Yala Film Festival can refer to at least two distinct events. The Abya Yala – Indigenes Filmkunstfestival Marburg, held in Marburg, Germany, is organized by the Philipps University Marburg and focuses on Indigenous filmmakers from Latin America, presenting documentaries, shorts, and feature films that offer Indigenous perspectives and worldviews. Separately, the Abya Yala Latin American Film Festival takes place at the Sudbury Indie Cinema in Sudbury, Canada. This festival showcases curated features from contemporary Latin American cinema and selected films from Latin artists globally, often incorporating music and dance into its programming. The term "Abya Yala" itself is an Indigenous term meaning "land in full bloom" or "living land," used to refer to the Americas.