Exploring Latin American Talent: A Preview of Proyecta Co-Production Platform at Ventana Sur 2025
The upcoming Proyecta co-production platform at Ventana Sur 2025 in Buenos Aires will feature films like Ana Elena Tejera’s “Culebra Cut,” Theo Montoya’s “False Positive,” and Roxana Stroe’s “Houses Are Silent.” Proyecta, now in its 8th edition, showcases 12 new features, all first or second films, serving as a key gateway for Latin American filmmakers to Europe. The lineup includes projects that explore political ghosts, ecological loss, and personal reinvention through hybrid aesthetics like animation, performance, and archival material, aiming to attract both festival audiences and buyers.
Among the standout projects is “Culebra Cut,” a collaboration between Panama’s Mestizo, France’s Fulgurance, and Chile’s Capicua Films, with Arte France Cinéma joining as a co-producer. “False Positive” by Theo Montoya, known for his award-winning doc hybrid “Anhell69,” leads a four-country co-production with support from Cannes Cinéfondation and Rotterdam’s Hubert Bals Fund. “Houses Are Silent,” a Romania–Bolivia partnership by Bucharest-based Atelier de Film, expands the company’s reach following the success of “Blue Moon” and “When Night Meets Dawn.”
Proyecta offers incentives to fast-track production and visibility, including the San Sebastián Film Festival Invitation, the Sideral Cinema Award, and the Sørfond Pitching Forum Award. The selected projects for 2025 cover a range of themes and styles, from exploring Indigenous cosmology in Brazil to reimagining Panama’s history and delving into Colombia’s dark past. Each project brings a unique perspective and storytelling approach to the table, promising a diverse and engaging lineup for this year’s event.
In conclusion, the Proyecta co-production platform at Ventana Sur 2025 is set to showcase a compelling selection of new films from Latin American filmmakers, offering a platform for emerging talent to connect with international partners and audiences. With a focus on innovative storytelling and diverse themes, the lineup promises to captivate both festival-goers and industry professionals, highlighting the rich creativity and talent of the region's film industry.