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Chile’s Storyboard Media joins forces with Latin American filmmakers for ‘Wildness’
A new crime drama on the horizon
Chile’s Storyboard Media, led by Gabriela Sandoval and Carlos Nuñez, has announced its involvement in the upcoming crime drama “Wildness” (“Salvajes”). This project is a collaboration between two of Latin America’s prominent female filmmakers, Claudia Huaiquimilla from Chile and Joanna Lombardi from Peru. The partnership was formalized at the Madrid-based Iberseries & Platino Industria conference, where the project was featured in the co-production forum.
A gripping tale inspired by true events
“Wildness” is penned by Diego Vega, known for his works “October” and “El Mudo.” The narrative is set in the 1970s and follows the tumultuous journey of a fading Parisian model and a young surfer who turn to drug dealing to sustain their extravagant lifestyle. The story begins in Paris and spirals into a tragic series of events on the remote shores of Peru. For more details, you can check out the trailer.
A perfect collaboration
Gabriela Sandoval expressed her enthusiasm about the collaboration:
“We are very excited to finally collaborate with Joanna Lombardi. We have been exploring ways to join forces and develop a film together for some time now. ‘Wildness’ seems like the perfect project to move forward with, not only taking advantage of the new co-production agreement between Chile and Peru but also because, cinematically, it’s a film that will make an impact at festivals and resonate with global audiences…a perfect mix.”
Joanna Lombardi echoed this sentiment, highlighting the unique nature of the project:
“‘Wildness’ is a bit like a modern ‘Bonnie and Clyde’, a genre film but brought into the Latin American reality, with everything that entails. It’s a great joy to announce this co-production with Storyboard. I can’t think of a better project to finally work with Gaby and Carlos. We’re very excited for what’s to come.”
The powerhouse team behind ‘Wildness’
The production team for “Wildness” includes Sandoval, Núñez, Lombardi, and Ricardo Chadwick, representing their respective companies: Storyboard (Chile), El Arbol Azul (Peru), and La Family (Peru).
Claudia Huaiquimilla’s impressive portfolio
Claudia Huaiquimilla is renowned for her drama “My Brothers Dream Awake”, which premiered at the Cineasti del Presente competition at the 74th Locarno Film Festival. The film has garnered numerous awards, including the Audience Award and the Grand Prix at the Toulouse Latin American Film Festival in 2022. Her other notable works include “Bad Influence” and the TV series “42 Days of Darkness”.
Joanna Lombardi’s diverse body of work
Joanna Lombardi, a writer, director, and producer, was recently named one of the “50 Most Powerful Women of Peru” by a leading publication. Her diverse portfolio ranges from dramas like “In House” and “Alone” to the docu-fiction hybrid “Quedate quieto” and romantic comedies such as “How to Deal with a Heartbreak”.
Storyboard Media’s continued success
Storyboard Media is one of the most prolific production companies in Chile and also runs the prominent Santiago International Film Festival (Sanfic). Their latest drama, “Maybe It’s True What They Say About Us”, recently competed in the San Sebastian Film Festival.
Looking ahead
Casting for “Wildness” is currently underway, with filming scheduled to take place in Peru and France by April and May of 2026. The 4th Iberseries & Platino Industria event, where this exciting collaboration was announced, runs from October 1-4.
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