Bolivian Filmmaker Alvaro Olmos Torrico Develops Third Feature 'Chicha Fantasy'
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Bolivian filmmaker Alvaro Olmos Torrico is preparing his third feature film, 'Chicha Fantasy,' a project co-produced by Bolivia's Empatia Cinema and Peru's Ayara Prods. The film, inspired by real events, follows a Quechua shepherd girl who joins a traveling band to investigate her sister's death. The project has already gained international support, receiving an award and participating in European film development labs.
Facts First
- Alvaro Olmos Torrico is developing his third feature film, titled 'Chicha Fantasy' ('Fantasía Chicha').
- The project is a Bolivian-Peruvian co-production between Empatia Cinema and Ayara Prods., with talks ongoing with Uruguayan and European companies.
- The film follows 15-year-old Mirelli, a Quechua shepherd girl who joins the band Fantasia Chicha to investigate her sister's death.
- 'Chicha Fantasy' has received international festival support, including an award at the Biarritz Latin American Film Festival and participation in the Cinelatino Toulouse 2026 lab.
- Empatia Cinema focuses on Indigenous perspectives, producing films in native languages like Quechua and Aymara.
What Happened
Bolivian filmmaker Alvaro Olmos Torrico is in pre-production on his third feature film, 'Chicha Fantasy.' The project is a co-production between his Bolivian company, Empatia Cinema, and Peru's Ayara Prods. Olmos Torrico is also in co-production talks with companies from Uruguay and Europe. The film's plot follows 15-year-old Mirelli, a Quechua shepherd girl, who joins a band to investigate the strange death of her sister. The band travels Andean communities playing a fusion of cumbia, folkloric genres, and electronic music.
Why this Matters to You
If you appreciate global cinema, this project may bring a distinctive Andean story and musical culture to international screens. The film's focus on Indigenous perspectives and languages like Quechua could offer a window into contemporary Bolivian life rarely seen in mainstream media. The international co-production and festival support suggest the film is likely to have a distribution path that could make it accessible to audiences outside Latin America.
What's Next
The 'Chicha Fantasy' project continues its development phase, having recently participated in the Cinema in Development section at Cinelatino Toulouse 2026. Further co-production agreements with Uruguayan and European partners could be finalized, which may help secure additional funding and distribution. The producers are Alvaro Olmos Torrico, Iris Ocampo, Diego Sarmiento, and Cecilia Sueiro.