With support from Argentina Kapow, Latin America’s most famous independent production label, Non Stop Studios Tarea Fina, Chile’s Parox and Rizoma Producciones, Colombia’s Rhayuela and Mexico’s Caponeto, and industry highlights from Iberseries and Platino Industria. A co-production and funding forum provides a snapshot of the current situation. Television and film production in Latin America and Spain.
Yes, the social focus is still there, but there’s a mix of entertainment genres, led by crime and comedy, pushing the title into crossover territory.
Below are 10 photos and a brief profile of the 10 Series lineup. The line-up includes famous directors such as Alfredo Castro of Queen of the Woods and star of Clara Lago, as well as Berlin Competition nominee Natalia Smirnoff, director of (Im)perfect Mom, and more. I am. Paula Hernandez of “Sleepwalkers” talks about “Duarte”.
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“Attorney Matos” (Colombia, Mexico)
A full-fledged crime thriller depicting David Duran, the lawyer for Colombian strongman Carlos Mattos, debating in prison whether he should break his silence about Mattos’ bribery of the judge in the case against Fundai. Federico Duran’s Rayuela and Punta Fina will produce and the script will be written by founder and CEO Raul Prieto (Ruvirosa, La Negosiadora).
“Anna of Laval” (Spain)
A social drama produced and directed by Mi Hua Li, who starred in the Cannes series “Felix” directed by Spain-based multi-hyphenate Cesc Gay. Ana, an artist and single mother living in the simple but mischievous multi-ethnic melting pot of Laval, Barcelona, struggles to raise her daughter without giving up on her dreams. “It’s based on autofiction” about “invisible beings that most people don’t care about,” Mee said of Lee. “Promises entertainment, tears and lots of laughter.” Produced by La Charito Films and Angeli Pictures.
“Group of Clowns” (Spain)
Plano a Plano from veteran Cesar Benitez, producer of free-to-air blockbusters “El Principe” and “Ally Abajo,” as well as Netflix hits “Toy Boy,” “Valeria,” and “The Perfect Story.” ‘s latest work. In this darkly comedic action thriller, a group of artists in a mental hospital plan a heist against a major pharmaceutical company, sparking a corruption scandal. The series “inventively explores being different in a world where uniformity can be overvalued,” says director and co-creator Alejandro Bazzano.
“Daddy Issues” (Spain, Colombia)
Produced by Spain’s ECTV Media and Colombia’s Alibi Films, the drama is a multi-platform mockumentary in which renowned psychiatrist Samuel Mendez explores the challenges of his journalist patient’s father and encourages him to use his profession to change the world. is. Series debut for Colombia’s Mauricio Quintana.
“Father and 11 people” (“Once Hermanos”, Mexico, United States, Peru, Argentina, Spain)
Eleven strangers of different ages and nationalities are invited by their absent but attractive shared father to spend a week in a paradise-like beach house. Inspired by a true story, the film will feature “deep and lovable characters” and will feature a cast of “renowned international actors who will bring to life one of the most fascinating and controversial patriarchs of all time.” said producer Diego Martinez-Ulanoski in Caponeto. , the prominent Mexican creator and producer of Netflix’s “Unstoppable” and co-producer of “My Tender Matador.”
“Dangerous Love” (“The Danger of Loving You” Chile)
In the turbulent 1950s in Chile, when lesbianism was taboo, young medic Alba falls in love with Zahiri. Complicating matters, Zahiri is a member of one of the country’s most prominent drug families, the founders of Latin America’s drug trade. Produced by Leonora González, a partner in the acclaimed Chilean television company Parox and creator of “Invisible Heroes,” “Los Prisoneros” and “Allende: 1,000 Days.” The screenplay is by Chilean writer Carla Staño, and the director is Katherine Harder (“Estrellas del Desierto”).
“Duarte: Evita behind the icon” (Argentina)
Paula Hernández, director of Argentina’s Oscar-winning Sleepwalkers, will direct Eva Perón in a series project from Argentine powerhouse Capou (La Hauría), best known as Evita. It focuses on the formative years of the Argentine legend’s youth. “This is a portrait of a woman who never lost sight of her origins, building an identity for herself according to her own impulses and beliefs, and at the same time building a world for a crowd that believed in many of her ideals.” ” said Kapau’s Diego Ventura. Variety.
“Few, good, confident.” (“Few in number, good and safe”, Spain)
As Spain celebrates its first general elections in 1977, a young delinquent in prison joins a revolutionary movement calling for prison reform. A thriller about two years of escapes, prison riots, and bloody protests that shook the very foundations of Spain’s prison system. Produced by Iñaki Gómez of Bixagu Entertainment and based on the multi-award-winning 2022 short film by Ales Payá and Gorka Lasaosa.
“People Series” (Spain)
The latest project from Barcelona-based Nanook Film, directed by Serge Cameron, who hit a home run with “This Is Not Sweden.” A former TV star struggling with menopause ends up working as an extra on a chaotic filming at a mansion in Cadaqués. Advertisement: A fashion campaign inspired by Dali and surrealism. Performer: Influencer in his 20s. Produced by Marina Jover of Nanook, who produced “Fauna”. “Continuing the editorial approach we started with This Is Not Sweden, this series is led by women and blends dark humor and tenderness to tackle timely issues,” says Cameron. variety.
“That’s it for me.” (Spain)
One day, Axel (36 years old) was young. She was then told that she was suffering from premature menopause. The half-hour drama, which depicts Axel’s “desperate, diversionary, tough and highly entertaining race to become a single mother,” is produced by co-creator Lucas Mirvois and Spain-Argentina-based La Maldita. CEO of Netflix’s hit “According to Roxi” talks about his podcast “Malas Decisiones” with Anna Castillo (“Nowhere”). Co-creators are Mariam Hernandez and La Maldita Development Director Pablo Ferreira.
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“How the Grinch and Mrs. Claus made Christmas bloody” Spain, Argentina
A disillusioned cartoonist, the Grinch, helps a mysterious woman disguised as Mrs. Claus dispose of a bloody bag containing a dead body. She is arrested, but a viral Grinch cartoon sparks a movement for justice and transforms Mrs. Claus into the “Christmas Avenger.” Produced by Spain’s La Villana and co-produced by ATM and Argentina’s VOD platform Flixxo. Selected from Ventana Sur’s SoloSeries project strand, hosted by Flixxo, an Argentine VOD platform.
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“Far place”
Chile’s Rizoma will be joined by actors Ernesto Arterio (Santa Evita) and Soledad Villamil (The Secret in Our Eyes), and will be starring Alberto in Argentina’s Twins Latin Films and Spain’s Filmmakers Monkeys. It was founded with Lecchi (‘Epitaphios’, ‘Madame’). Requin”) can be installed directly. The story, written by Gerardo Planteda, revolves around a pianist and a history teacher who struggle for another chance at love before a serious illness affects the musician’s grasp on reality.
“Our Lady” (“Holy Mary” Spain)
Maria, an elderly devout parishioner facing eviction, tries to steal the money the church has saved to get her beloved Virgin back, but she finds herself under guardianship from Portugal, a minor, soon to be an adult, but homeless. Receive help from Edu. Created by Maria Minguez, screenwriter of You Only Live Twice and The Unicorn, the film is an “intergenerational drama directed, written, produced, and starring by a woman that will make audiences smile with her kindness.” ” says Paloma. Mora from ON Producciones.
“Invisible War” (“Invisible War” Mexico)
In addition to examining two radiological “accidents” in Mexico (1984) and Brazil (1987), Chernobyl (1986) and Fukushima (2011), the authors examine “how social and economic disparities We are conducting research on the question of whether radiation has deepened to the point where it has become another weapon. “It’s an invisible war for survival,” says Marcela Arteaga, director of Mexico’s Gefilte Film. Achieved the Triple Crown at the Guadalajara Co-Production Conference.
“Justino” (Brazil, Portugal)
It is structured as a strong Brazilian-Portuguese co-production between Brazil’s Mercado Film, Geraso Editorial, TAG Cultural and Portugal’s SPi. The director is José Eduardo Belmonte, who directed HBO’s “El Hypnotizador” and served as artistic director of Globo’s Cannes series award-winning film “Jailers.” Here he takes the reins on a true story set in the ’90s of Justino, a black, bisexual pastor from the suburbs. He emerges as a star of the universal Church and leads its expansion in Europe. Imovision is responsible for distribution in Brazil.
“Image of crime” (Spain)
The darkly humorous Neo is located within Bixxag Entertainment, the company behind Carlota Pereda’s The Chapel and Aranxa Aguirre’s 2024 San Sebastian hit Freedoms to Dreams. It is billed as a noir thriller. Iñaki, 70, a former air traffic controller in the Basque Country, believes he spotted the crime using Google Street View. The only person who believes in him is the young teacher in the computer class. Eventually, they discover a criminal conspiracy and find themselves in a predicament. Filming is planned in the Basque Country in 2026, Bishag’s Iñaki Gomez said. variety.
“(I’m) the perfect mom” (“(Im)Perfect Mom” Colombia, Argentina, Canada)
Argentinian helmer Natalia Smirnoff, director of 2010 Berlin Competition main contender “Puzzle” and 2014 Sundance selection “Rock Charmer,” will be joining Colombian Rabelinto Producciones. He joins the team with the support of Ganas Producciones and could become a rising star at the Forum. Talea Fina of Argentina and Fate Divers Media of Canada. Inspired by a Penguin Random House bestseller, a mother has recently developed an insatiable craving for alcohol. Elva McAllister’s Cineplex is distributed in Latin America. “A journey that traces the unbreakable bond that is forged between a mother and her child amidst the complexities of motherhood and addiction,” Smirnoff said.
“My other summer” (Spain, Uruguay)
In an almost wild environment, Carlota and Pol are caught up in an intense love affair, and the undercurrents of their past begin to erode their relationship. Co-written and directed by Spaniard Marta Basgo, the film represents her vision of modern love as depicted in Chicos, La Serie. Vazgo’s D’Sierto Films, Teresa Enrich’s Link-up Production, Spanish distribution and production company 39 Escalones Films, producer Ignacio García Cucucovich and director Gustavo Hernandez’s Mother Superior, one of Uruguay’s most famous production labels. Supported by a wide range of producer partnerships. (“Simon on the Mountain”, “Virus 32”).
“My Little Justice League” (“My Little Justice League” Uruguay)
Montevideo, 1983. When her best friend’s family goes on the run under suspicious circumstances, 10-year-old Lucia gathers the rest of her friends to help bring her back by creating an ingenious superhero cartoon taped to the walls of her neighborhood . “We have created a deeply emotional and personal story, rooted in a very important part of our country’s past, into an entertaining feature film that can be enjoyed by all ages,” said Natalia Lopez, producer of Lavorazine Films. Bibiana Passadore’s feature debut.
“Queen of the Forest” (“Queen of the Forest”
Starring Pablo Larraín’s popular actor Alfredo Castro, who has recently starred as Clara Lago in “El Conde” and “Gangs of Galicia”, Libre Cine (Argentina), Nonstop (Argentina) This is one of the largest packages in this year’s Evel series, produced by . Spain), Bosco Entertainment (USA), and Cinefilm (Brazil). This neo-horror suspense thriller features a mother who is forced to take care of her estranged, dying father in a remote mountain cabin. The director is Lujan Loioco. “My aim is to create stories that truly connect with the audience. With this film, I want to explore emotions that are deeply intertwined with women’s experiences,” she said. variety.
“wild” (Wild, Peru, Chile)
Packed with eye-catching talent – directors Claudia Waikimira (“My Brothers Dream Awake”) and Joanna Lombardi (“Los Prijoneros” showrunner), screenwriter Diego Vega, based on a true story Creator and co-director of the crime film My Lucky Day Set in Paris and Peru in the early ’70s, this drama is a shocking story about a once-in-the-moment jet model and a young surfer with a thriving drug business. It depicts an encounter. “We want to pay homage to the genre, but we also want to expose its stereotypes. We’re making a Latin American Bonnie and Clyde,” Lombardi says.