Exclusive: Here are your first look images of Henry Golding (Crazy Rich Asians) and The White Lotus S2 breakout Beatrice Grannò in sci-fi romance Daniela Forever.
The movie from Spanish director Nacho Vigalondo (Colossal) is in post-production after filming in Madrid, Spain.
The synopsis reads: “When Nicolas (Golding) is invited to a clinical trial allowing participants to control their dreams, he takes the plunge in hopes of recovering from the tragic loss of his girlfriend, Daniela (Grannò). But as his lucid dreams bring Daniela back to him, Nicolas becomes obsessed with the fantasy world that he’s created and finds that his dreams aren’t as perfect as they seem.”
Nahikari Ipiña and Nacho Vigalondo are producing Daniela Forever with Sayaka Producciones, co-produced by Benoit Roland from Wrong Men, Leire Apellaniz from Señor y Señora, Gustavo Ferrada from Mediacrest Entertainment, and XYZ Films.
XYZ is also financing the film in association with Ipr.Vc,...
The movie from Spanish director Nacho Vigalondo (Colossal) is in post-production after filming in Madrid, Spain.
The synopsis reads: “When Nicolas (Golding) is invited to a clinical trial allowing participants to control their dreams, he takes the plunge in hopes of recovering from the tragic loss of his girlfriend, Daniela (Grannò). But as his lucid dreams bring Daniela back to him, Nicolas becomes obsessed with the fantasy world that he’s created and finds that his dreams aren’t as perfect as they seem.”
Nahikari Ipiña and Nacho Vigalondo are producing Daniela Forever with Sayaka Producciones, co-produced by Benoit Roland from Wrong Men, Leire Apellaniz from Señor y Señora, Gustavo Ferrada from Mediacrest Entertainment, and XYZ Films.
XYZ is also financing the film in association with Ipr.Vc,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Spanish producers taking part in a Spanish content showcase at the Berlinale Series Market on Monday debated what was jokingly referred to as the “devil’s bargain” offered by major streaming platforms that are propelling Spanish shows around the globe often at the cost of IP ownership.
Álex de la Iglesia of Madrid-based production powerhouse Pokeepsie Films said the company for years retained the IP of films that played in local cinemas. “We assumed there was no other model. Now, maybe we lose our IP, but suddenly our movies are in the houses of the whole planet. Maybe you have to sell your soul to these ‘diabolical’ platforms,” he joked. “But I can only say that working with the devil is worth it.,” he added.
De la Iglesia added that Spain’s production sector was running hot. “We are working a lot.” Spain, he added, had never seen so much production taking place.
Álex de la Iglesia of Madrid-based production powerhouse Pokeepsie Films said the company for years retained the IP of films that played in local cinemas. “We assumed there was no other model. Now, maybe we lose our IP, but suddenly our movies are in the houses of the whole planet. Maybe you have to sell your soul to these ‘diabolical’ platforms,” he joked. “But I can only say that working with the devil is worth it.,” he added.
De la Iglesia added that Spain’s production sector was running hot. “We are working a lot.” Spain, he added, had never seen so much production taking place.
- 2/21/2023
- by Ed Meza
- Variety Film + TV
Spanish TV production house Mediacrest is joining forces with Helsinki-based outfit ReelMedia and Finnish public broadcaster Yle to develop climate change thriller series project “17kHz.”
The co-production model resulting from the “17kHz” development deal will be one focus at the showcase “Spanish Fiction Contents: New Releases & Financial Opportunities,” which takes place Feb. 20 at Berlin’s European Film Market.
Organized by Icex Spain Trade & Investment, the meeting’s panelists will include Mediacrest‘s executives Gustavo Ferrada and Winnie Baert.
Created by Spanish writers Carlos Molinero and Paula Sánchez (“Yrreal”), “17kHz” series will comprise three seasons of seven-episode each.
Targeting YA audiences and set in four different countries, the series is described by Mediacrest as an “insurgent thriller,” which follows a group of concerned teenagers plotting to halt climate change and pursuing worldwide rebellion as the only way to save the planet’s future.
Working hand in hand with Yle and ReelMedia...
The co-production model resulting from the “17kHz” development deal will be one focus at the showcase “Spanish Fiction Contents: New Releases & Financial Opportunities,” which takes place Feb. 20 at Berlin’s European Film Market.
Organized by Icex Spain Trade & Investment, the meeting’s panelists will include Mediacrest‘s executives Gustavo Ferrada and Winnie Baert.
Created by Spanish writers Carlos Molinero and Paula Sánchez (“Yrreal”), “17kHz” series will comprise three seasons of seven-episode each.
Targeting YA audiences and set in four different countries, the series is described by Mediacrest as an “insurgent thriller,” which follows a group of concerned teenagers plotting to halt climate change and pursuing worldwide rebellion as the only way to save the planet’s future.
Working hand in hand with Yle and ReelMedia...
- 2/20/2023
- by Emiliano De Pablos
- Variety Film + TV
This year’s Berlinale Series Market kicks off Monday as Spanish series “The Snow Girl,” a missing girl suspense thriller produced by Spain’s Atípica Films, has attracted huge heat for Netflix, punching 101.7 million hours watched in its first three weeks. Doing so, it ranked as the streamer’s No. 1 non-English show in the world over Jan. 30 – Feb. 5.
In all, Spain has more shows and movies in Netflix’s all time non-English Top 10s than any other country in the world, seven to France’s two, for example.
Spain, it could be argued, has cracked online. But its drama series industry wants to ring more options.
As scripted commissions look to have dropped from second half 2022 in not only the U.S. but also Europe and Latin America, an energetic posse of Spanish producers and stars are rolling into Berlin to present new productions. These look set to explore an...
In all, Spain has more shows and movies in Netflix’s all time non-English Top 10s than any other country in the world, seven to France’s two, for example.
Spain, it could be argued, has cracked online. But its drama series industry wants to ring more options.
As scripted commissions look to have dropped from second half 2022 in not only the U.S. but also Europe and Latin America, an energetic posse of Spanish producers and stars are rolling into Berlin to present new productions. These look set to explore an...
- 2/19/2023
- by John Hopewell and Pablo Sandoval
- Variety Film + TV
At a time when journalists are under attack in many parts of the world and the odious term “fake news” has become part of the global lexicon, Spain’s Mediacrest presents the topical drama series “Fake” at a key event in France-based Series Mania, the invitation-only Spain Pitching Breakfast, on Thursday.
Leading the charge is industry vet-producer Gustavo Ferrada, Mediacrest’s executive director of fiction, who joined the fast-rising Spanish production company in January.
“Fake” is one of five selected projects from leading Spanish production companies seeking European partners, comprising Fedent España, Friki Films, Onza, Vertice 360 and Mediacrest.
Created in-house by Mediacrest’s deputy head of fiction, Carlos Molinero and senior scriptwriter Nicolás Romero, the Strasbourg-based series of six 52-minute episodes follows a high-powered couple as their once idyllic relationship turns toxic. She’s a prominent journalist at an influential Spanish newspaper and he works in the European parliament. Pillow...
Leading the charge is industry vet-producer Gustavo Ferrada, Mediacrest’s executive director of fiction, who joined the fast-rising Spanish production company in January.
“Fake” is one of five selected projects from leading Spanish production companies seeking European partners, comprising Fedent España, Friki Films, Onza, Vertice 360 and Mediacrest.
Created in-house by Mediacrest’s deputy head of fiction, Carlos Molinero and senior scriptwriter Nicolás Romero, the Strasbourg-based series of six 52-minute episodes follows a high-powered couple as their once idyllic relationship turns toxic. She’s a prominent journalist at an influential Spanish newspaper and he works in the European parliament. Pillow...
- 3/24/2022
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
Tenerife, Spain – Santiago Caicedo’s debut “Virus Tropical” took best feature prize at Quirino Awards in a ceremony held at Tenerife’s auditorium on Saturday April 6.
Best TV series award went to Juliano Enrico’s “Jorel’s Brother – Be Broccoli!” and best short kudo to Nara Normande’s “Guaxuma.” Two out of three main prizes went to Brazil’s productions.
Based on the graphic novel of Colombia-Ecuador’s Power Paola, “Virus Tropical” is produced by Colombia’s Timbo Studio and France’s Ikki Films. Sold to Amazon by Paris’ Stray Dogs, it’s a black and white coming-of-age story beginning the very night Paola is conceived. This will set the tone for a family drama with a strong element of sexuality exploring its main character, a woman born to a priest and a psychic, who will battle for independence and to find her place in the world.
The Quirino Award...
Best TV series award went to Juliano Enrico’s “Jorel’s Brother – Be Broccoli!” and best short kudo to Nara Normande’s “Guaxuma.” Two out of three main prizes went to Brazil’s productions.
Based on the graphic novel of Colombia-Ecuador’s Power Paola, “Virus Tropical” is produced by Colombia’s Timbo Studio and France’s Ikki Films. Sold to Amazon by Paris’ Stray Dogs, it’s a black and white coming-of-age story beginning the very night Paola is conceived. This will set the tone for a family drama with a strong element of sexuality exploring its main character, a woman born to a priest and a psychic, who will battle for independence and to find her place in the world.
The Quirino Award...
- 4/7/2019
- by Emilio Mayorga
- Variety Film + TV
Morena Films, producer of Cannes Festival opening movie “Everybody Knows,” is teaming with David Martínez, a reputed TV executive who helped catapult Spanish fiction into a modern age, to launch Morena TV.
The new TV company will focus on fiction production. Martínez will serve as its CEO, overseeing the development and production of projects.
Backing movies by Oliver Stone (“Comandante”), Steven Soderbergh (“Che”), Pablo Trapero (“The White Elephant”) and Iciar Bollaín (“Ever the Rain”) as well as box office hits such as “Cell 211” and now “Champions,” the biggest Spanish hit of 2018, Morena Films produced entertainment formats in its early years, linking to Argentina’s Cuatro Cabezas to make “El Rayo” and El Trip” for Atresmedia.
Morena Films producers Juan Gordon and Pedro Uriol are currently producing “Diablero,” the first supernatural Mexican Netflix Original Series, show-run by J.M. Cravioto, which is finalizing production in Mexico.
Partnering with Martínez on Morena TV,...
The new TV company will focus on fiction production. Martínez will serve as its CEO, overseeing the development and production of projects.
Backing movies by Oliver Stone (“Comandante”), Steven Soderbergh (“Che”), Pablo Trapero (“The White Elephant”) and Iciar Bollaín (“Ever the Rain”) as well as box office hits such as “Cell 211” and now “Champions,” the biggest Spanish hit of 2018, Morena Films produced entertainment formats in its early years, linking to Argentina’s Cuatro Cabezas to make “El Rayo” and El Trip” for Atresmedia.
Morena Films producers Juan Gordon and Pedro Uriol are currently producing “Diablero,” the first supernatural Mexican Netflix Original Series, show-run by J.M. Cravioto, which is finalizing production in Mexico.
Partnering with Martínez on Morena TV,...
- 5/1/2018
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
Award-winning animation to hit UK cinemas in August.
Vertigo Films has dated award-winning 3D animation The Unbeatables (Foosball) for an Aug 8 release in the UK.
Directed by Juan José Campanella, the film was Argentina’s highest grossing film of 2013 and follows the adventures of Amadeo and his table football team who magically come to life.
The English version will be voiced by Rupert Grint, Anthony Head, Ralf Little, Rob Brydon and impressionist Alistair McGowan.
“The casting of Rupert and Rob was inspired and was my perfect cast. I loved Rupert’s work in Harry Potter and I knew he would bring an honesty and intelligence to the part of Amadeo,” commented The Secret in their Eyes director.
“As to Rob Brydon, he and Steve Coogan were so brilliant in The Trip I just wanted him in the film.”
Rupert Preston of Vertigo added: “We are incredibly excited to be working with such a talented film-maker as [link...
Vertigo Films has dated award-winning 3D animation The Unbeatables (Foosball) for an Aug 8 release in the UK.
Directed by Juan José Campanella, the film was Argentina’s highest grossing film of 2013 and follows the adventures of Amadeo and his table football team who magically come to life.
The English version will be voiced by Rupert Grint, Anthony Head, Ralf Little, Rob Brydon and impressionist Alistair McGowan.
“The casting of Rupert and Rob was inspired and was my perfect cast. I loved Rupert’s work in Harry Potter and I knew he would bring an honesty and intelligence to the part of Amadeo,” commented The Secret in their Eyes director.
“As to Rob Brydon, he and Steve Coogan were so brilliant in The Trip I just wanted him in the film.”
Rupert Preston of Vertigo added: “We are incredibly excited to be working with such a talented film-maker as [link...
- 2/7/2014
- by ian.sandwell@screendaily.com (Ian Sandwell)
- ScreenDaily
San Sebastian, Spain -- Spanish cult director Alex de la Iglesia will direct "Balada Triste de Trompeta," a tragic comedy co-produced by Spain's Tornosol and France's La Fabrique du Film.
The €8 million ($11.2 million), Spanish-language "grotesque tragedy" -- as De la Iglesia described it -- centers on two clowns in love with the same trapeze artist at a Spanish circus.
Set to shoot in Madrid and Alicante's Ciudad de la Luz studio in January, the film follows De la Iglesia's 2008 "The Oxford Murders," also produced by Tornosol and Fabrique du Film. The English-language "Murders" starred Elijah Wood and was Spain's highest-grossing homegrown hit at the domestic boxoffice last year with €8.2 million ($12 million).
Unlike "Murders," "Trompeta" is based on a De la Iglesia script, which promises the unique style and dark humor of the director-writer of such hits as "Day of the Beast," "The Commonwealth" and "Ferpect Crime."
Antonio de la Torre...
The €8 million ($11.2 million), Spanish-language "grotesque tragedy" -- as De la Iglesia described it -- centers on two clowns in love with the same trapeze artist at a Spanish circus.
Set to shoot in Madrid and Alicante's Ciudad de la Luz studio in January, the film follows De la Iglesia's 2008 "The Oxford Murders," also produced by Tornosol and Fabrique du Film. The English-language "Murders" starred Elijah Wood and was Spain's highest-grossing homegrown hit at the domestic boxoffice last year with €8.2 million ($12 million).
Unlike "Murders," "Trompeta" is based on a De la Iglesia script, which promises the unique style and dark humor of the director-writer of such hits as "Day of the Beast," "The Commonwealth" and "Ferpect Crime."
Antonio de la Torre...
- 9/24/2009
- by By Pamela Rolfe
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Madrid -- Sometimes the picture tells the whole story. That seemed to be the case Tuesday as Spain's film industry showed its first demonstration of unity as it announced the "Fiesta de Cine" initiative to attract Spaniards back into movie theaters.
The initiative -- which organizers expect to become an annual event coinciding with the end of school in June -- aims to draw moviegoers back into theaters by offering any film on more than 2,860 screens countrywide for €2 a ticket ($2.77) from June 21-23.
But the image of traditionally opposing sectors and their accompanying top brass executives working together to present the initiative was dramatic, and a testament to how dire the industry deems the present plunge in ticket sales.
"I'd like to express deep satisfaction at seeing the representation of unity at this table," said Ignasi Guardans, the Culture Ministry's Film Institute chief. "It is historic and significant that all the sectors of the industry,...
The initiative -- which organizers expect to become an annual event coinciding with the end of school in June -- aims to draw moviegoers back into theaters by offering any film on more than 2,860 screens countrywide for €2 a ticket ($2.77) from June 21-23.
But the image of traditionally opposing sectors and their accompanying top brass executives working together to present the initiative was dramatic, and a testament to how dire the industry deems the present plunge in ticket sales.
"I'd like to express deep satisfaction at seeing the representation of unity at this table," said Ignasi Guardans, the Culture Ministry's Film Institute chief. "It is historic and significant that all the sectors of the industry,...
- 6/16/2009
- by By Pamela Rolfe
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
MADRID -- Spain's leading film production house, Sogecine, has quietly let three of its top international executives leave in recent months amid rumors of a possible halt in production activity. The studio has been a powerful force in the Spanish film industry's internationalization over the past decade, so the developments raise questions about what the moves may mean for the Spanish industry as a whole.
For many, Fernando Bovaira, Gustavo Ferrada and Simon de Santiago's departures mark the end of an era.
Sogecine's parent company, television titan Sogecable, maintains that there has been no official policy change and that the company intends to continue production, despite the fact that resources are being channeled into the group's free-to-air TV channel Cuatro.
"Events change things", Sogecable spokesman Javier Garcia said. "Now we have a TV channel that requires resources and it relegates film to the back burner."
According to Garcia, Sogecine will continue its investment in local cinema in accordance with Spanish legislation that requires broadcasters to commit 5% of overall revenues to film production.
Only two films -- Jose Luis Cuerda's Los girasoles ciegos and Mateo Gil's Pedro Paramo, starring Gael Garcia Bernal -- have managed to hang on to their slot in the production lineup at the studio, which has cleared the rest of its slate.
For many, Fernando Bovaira, Gustavo Ferrada and Simon de Santiago's departures mark the end of an era.
Sogecine's parent company, television titan Sogecable, maintains that there has been no official policy change and that the company intends to continue production, despite the fact that resources are being channeled into the group's free-to-air TV channel Cuatro.
"Events change things", Sogecable spokesman Javier Garcia said. "Now we have a TV channel that requires resources and it relegates film to the back burner."
According to Garcia, Sogecine will continue its investment in local cinema in accordance with Spanish legislation that requires broadcasters to commit 5% of overall revenues to film production.
Only two films -- Jose Luis Cuerda's Los girasoles ciegos and Mateo Gil's Pedro Paramo, starring Gael Garcia Bernal -- have managed to hang on to their slot in the production lineup at the studio, which has cleared the rest of its slate.
- 12/28/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
MADRID -- Spanish audiovisual conglomerate Sogecable said Friday that it has appointed Simon de Santiago to the newly created post of director of production and International and Francisco Sanchez Ortiz to the new position of director of distribution and marketing as part of an upper-management restructuring. Both executives will report to Fernando Bovaira, general manager of the content area of Sogecable. De Santiago, former deputy director of distribution at Sogecine and Sogepaq, -- the production and distribution branches of Sogecable, respectively -- will head the production department and work closely with in-house producers Fernando Bovaira and Gustavo Ferrada. He will continue to supervise the international department, where Sophie de MacMahon will take the position as head of international sales. Sanchez Ortiz, formerly head of marketing for Sogecine and Sogepaq, will head the distribution structure. He will oversee not only theatrical and marketing departments but the video and domestic television sales departments as well.
- 12/17/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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