As a seasoned film industry enthusiast with a deep appreciation for the art and craft of cinematography, I am thrilled to see the formation of Maquina at the 72nd San Sebastian Festival. The collaborative network of three production companies, each contributing its unique strengths and resources, is a testament to the power of unity in the face of complex, multi-territory projects.
With an objective to enhance and simplify the process of creating and distributing movies and TV shows worldwide, a novel production company called Maquina, consisting of three entities, made its debut at the 72nd San Sebastian Film Festival.
Established by three experienced Chilean production companies – Augusto Matte’s Deptford Film based in London, Úrsula Budnik’s Horamágica located in Valdivia, and Fernando Bascuñán’s Planta situated in Santiago – the company named Maquina has been created to capitalize on the collective strengths of its founding partners. All these partners are attending a well-known Spanish festival.
Maquina’s flexible structure has been something we’ve long desired for our collaboration,” Matte shared with EbMaster. “It offers us the agility and practicality we need, and it’s modeled after the concept of machinic assemblages – a system where various components work together dynamically to form a functioning unit without a fixed leader.
Budnik noted: “In essence, it functions like a cooperative system of three production firms, each bringing their distinct abilities and assets into play for the joint creation and manufacturing phase.
Bascuñán agreed that by combining the distinct strengths of each partner, Maquina would become more adaptable and capable of managing intricate, multi-region projects on a larger scale. Bascuñán, along with Horamágica and co-producers Oro Films and Dispàrte, are collaborating on Nayra Ilic’s ‘Cuerpo Celeste’ as part of San Sebastian’s annual WIP Latam program. Additionally, Planta has joined the lineup for ‘Hard Boiled School’, which is set to appear in the San Sebastian Co-Production Forum, and is co-presenting Federico Luis’ ‘Simón de la Montaña’ in the festival’s Horizontes Latinos section.
Leading the way is “Daemon,” the initial full-length work of Valeria Hofmann, who initially made a mark in the film industry with her short film, “AliEN0089.” This groundbreaking piece had its world premiere at Sundance where it received the Best Director award. Later, it garnered additional accolades at Clermont-Ferrand and Filmfest Dresden.
The brief movie delved into the topics of digital seclusion and selfhood, which Hofmann further develops in “Daemon,” a techno-horror production situated in the coastal Chilean town of Valparaíso. This narrative revolves around Liz, a young woman who becomes entangled in a digital romance with Xin, an artificial intelligence. As the boundaries between the real and the digital world become indistinct, Liz is forced to make a decision: preserve her humanity or succumb to a potentially perilous virtual realm. The movie delves into themes such as loneliness, self-image, and the more ominous facets of technology.
Machine aims to secure co-production agreements during San Sebastian, with an ambition to establish itself as a significant figure in the global film industry.
Budnik is a highly skilled executive producer boasting over two decades of experience in the audiovisual field. She established Horamágica in 2003, where she’s been pivotal in driving a wide variety of projects across film and television. Among her early significant producing credits are Sebastián Lelio’s first feature film “La Sagrada Familia” and its sequel, “Navidad.” Budnik has also been responsible for the production of renowned TV series such as “Los archivos del cardenal” and “Sitiados.
In 2010, Bascuñán established the film production company, Planta, and since then has created a number of significant films. These include “Simon de la Montaña,” which won the Grand Prix at the 2024 Cannes Critics’ Week, as well as “The Settlers” (“Los Colonos”), directed by Felipe Gálvez, which was chosen for Un Certain Regard at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival and represented Chile in the Oscars competition the previous year.
Apart from his other duties, he significantly influenced the workings at Quijote Films. He was instrumental in the creation of more than a dozen movies, among which were “Blanco en blanco” directed by Theo Court and “Blanquita” by Fernando Guzzoni, both of which received critical acclaim.
Since 2018, Matte has been headquartered in London, overseeing intricate co-productions spanning Latin America and Europe. His work has graced the screens at notable film festivals such as Sundance, Berlin, Cannes, Venice, and Toronto. Prior to establishing Deptford Film, he served as CEO and producer at Jirafa, where he was instrumental in jumpstarting the careers of several prominent directors and managing numerous international projects, including “The Cow Who Sang a Song into the Future” by Francisca Alegria and “AliEN0089” by Hoffmann. He holds a master’s degree in Contemporary Art Theory from Goldsmiths, University of London.
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2024-09-23 08:46