As a seasoned movie critic with a penchant for international cinema, I find the latest move by Quijote Films to be an exciting step forward in Latin American film production. With Sergio Karmy at the helm of their new business strategy, it seems that this Chilean powerhouse is poised to expand its horizons and tackle more commercial genres while maintaining their commitment to quality.
Announcing ambitious expansion strategies, the prominent Chilean film company, Quijote Films (“The Settlers”), has appointed Sergio Karmy, a previous executive from Fabula in the field of strategy and development, to spearhead their business growth endeavors.
“From the very beginning, Quijote Films has been recognized for producing unique works by visionary directors, garnering recognition and acclaim on a global scale. The company’s prosperity and the success of its established model have enabled us to establish an in-house strategy department, where we are currently developing our own projects,” stated Quijote Films founder Giancarlo Nasi. He also mentioned that Quijote, with offices in Santiago (Chile) and Los Angeles, aspires to “innovate business strategies.”
In my perspective, I aim to leverage our demonstrated ability to secure public donations, private investments, and collaborate with global streaming platforms and broadcasters. This strategic move will allow us to venture into documentaries, series, and even mainstream genres, all while maintaining the superior quality and excellence we’ve worked tirelessly to uphold. I shared this vision with EbMaster recently.
In their new role as Strategy Director for Don Quijote, Karmy will oversee the innovative projects division, which will delve into an array of commercial genres such as romantic comedies, adventures, youth sports, and diverse non-fiction ventures.
According to Karmy, Quijote has a rich background in collaborative film production. This method has been instrumental in financing every one of their movies.
As stated by Nasi, Quijote has filmed over twenty full-length movies in various regions such as Chile, Colombia, Spain, Ukraine, Germany, Argentina, and Peru. Moreover, Quijote has collaborated on productions with more than 22 countries, notably Mexico, Poland, France, Taiwan, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
To illustrate: “Chile’s submission to the Oscars, ‘The Settlers,’ which was awarded by Fipresci at Cannes’ Un Certain Regard, had three additional international producers beyond Quijote. These included co-producers from France (Cine Sud Promotion), Denmark (Snowglobe), Sweden (Film I Väst), and Germany (Sutor Kolonko).”
As the appointed overseer, I’ll be managing our projects while collaborating closely with producers. A key aspect of my role involves shaping the financial architecture, which could potentially include streamers as valuable allies. Essentially, I’m all about working hand-in-hand with producers to maximize Quijote’s remarkable ability to secure public funding. Moreover, I plan to hunt for equity partners and strategically combine various financing avenues to amplify the global distribution of our projects.
Equipped with an MBA specializing in economics, Giancarlo intends to tackle content from a business perspective, focusing on potential opportunities. “Giancarlo boasts a robust creative development team,” he shared with EbMaster. “My aim is to forge partnerships with platforms, investors, develop business strategies, various structures, and financing techniques to produce quality films.”
In 2021, Quijote is involved in the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) with two movies it co-produced: “Horizonte” by Cesar Acevedo from Colombia, which is showcased in TIFF’s Discovery section and also included in its official selection. Additionally, “Los Tortuga” by Belén Funes from Spain is part of the festival’s main selection. Meanwhile, “Zafari” by Mariana Rondón of Venezuela is competing in San Sebastian’s Horizontes Latinos sidebar.
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2024-08-17 23:16