International Co-Production Secured for Colombian Thriller 'Los Eastman'
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Colombian filmmaker Mauricio Leiva-Cock's psychological thriller 'Los Eastman' has secured international co-producers France's Urban Factory and Mexico's Fidelio Films. The project, which explores a housekeeper's violent revenge during a pandemic, was discovered at a Colombian industry event and has been selected for a key industry showcase at the Cannes Film Festival. This development marks significant progress for the film ahead of its planned production cycle.
Facts First
- France's Urban Factory and Mexico's Fidelio Films join as co-producers of Mauricio Leiva-Cock's thriller 'Los Eastman'.
- The film was selected for the Fantastic Round Robin at Cannes’ Fantastic Pavilion.
- Urban Factory discovered the project during Bogotá’s BAM Producers Meeting.
- The story is set during a pandemic, following a housekeeper's violent revenge against her wealthy employers.
- The filmmakers have formed a new production company, Cuatro Ojos, to produce the film.
What Happened
French production company Urban Factory and Mexican company Fidelio Films have joined the production of Colombian filmmaker Mauricio Leiva-Cock's psychological thriller 'Los Eastman'. The project was discovered by Urban Factory during Bogotá’s BAM Producers Meeting, an event organized by Colombia’s Ministry of Culture and Proimágenes, where Urban Factory partner Florencia Gil served as a mentor. The film has been selected for the Fantastic Round Robin at the Cannes Film Festival's Fantastic Pavilion.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of international cinema, you may see more films from emerging Colombian talent reaching global audiences, supported by established production houses from Europe and Latin America. The film's premise, inspired by a real event during the COVID pandemic, could offer a provocative and timely social commentary. For industry professionals, the project's success in securing international backing and festival recognition highlights the continued importance of industry networking events like the BAM Producers Meeting in connecting talent with resources.
What's Next
'Los Eastman' is selected as a fiction project for the BAM 2026 program in July, indicating the next major phase of its development. The film's participation in the Cannes Fantastic Round Robin during the 79th Cannes Film Festival provides a platform to attract further partners and funding. The newly formed production company Cuatro Ojos... is likely to drive the project forward through its next stages.