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Chilean Film Powerhouse Launches Scripted Series Division
12 Oct
Summary
- Quijote Films, known for arthouse cinema, is expanding into scripted series.
- The company has invested up to $250,000 in development for its new division.
- Chile's film incentive offers a 30-40% rebate on expenses for productions.
Chilean production company Quijote Films, celebrated for its award-winning arthouse films, has established a new in-house division focused on scripted series development. This expansion, with an initial investment of up to $250,000, aims to build a sustainable pipeline of original content.
Operating from bases in Chile and Los Angeles, the company is leveraging its proven success in international co-productions. Quijote's CEO, Giancarlo Nasi, noted that their arthouse films are now enabling this expansion into new genres and formats, targeting broader audiences.
The new division will support creative personnel and project development, establishing an internal screenwriting team and partnering with external creators. Quijote is actively seeking international co-development and co-financing partnerships with streaming platforms and studios at Mipcom.
Chile's government incentive program offers a significant cash rebate, reimbursing between 30% and 40% of expenses for eligible international productions. This policy supports both feature films and series with a minimum investment of $400,000.
Quijote's head of strategy, Sergio Karmy, expressed excitement for future opportunities, emphasizing the company's commitment to maintaining its reputation for quality and independent cinema while exploring new ventures. The company welcomes co-development opportunities across all territories and languages.
