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Storyboard Media, one of Chile’s most established production companies, has joined Chilean director Camilo Becerra’s coming-of-age drama “The Sky That We Paint” as co-producer, teaming up once again with Becerra following their successful collaboration on his last film, “Maybe It’s True What They Say About Us.”
Following its 2024 world premiere at the San Sebastián International Film Festival and subsequent screenings in Göteborg, Chicago and Havana, Becerra’s previous feature earned critical acclaim and was later picked up by Prime Video for distribution across Latin America. His new project, “The Sky That We Paint,” is shaping up to be equally ambitious.
The film tells the story of three troubled teenagers – siblings Ana (15) and Matías (16) and Iggy (16) – as they navigate adolescence, trauma and taboo. United by grief and a desire for escape, their bond deepens into an intense and ultimately destructive relationship that leaves lasting scars. Years later, Ana and Iggy reunite to seek out Matías and reclaim a lost sense of innocence, only to find that time has changed everything. The lead roles will be played by rising Chilean stars Clemente Rodríguez (“El Conde”) and Octavia Bernasconi (“La Jauría”).
Set in late-1990s Santiago, the film is both a deeply personal story and a critique of Chile’s authoritarian, neoliberal past. Director Camilo Becerra, known for his focus on social and familial dysfunction, draws from his own adolescence and cultural memory to deliver a raw and reflective portrait of youth.
Storyboard Media will co-produce with La Jauría Comunicaciones, bringing significant creative and logistical support to the film, which is currently in development. The company, led by Carlos Núñez and Gabriela Sandoval, is known for championing socially conscious cinema and has a strong record of international co-productions.
The duo tells Variety, “We worked together on his previous film ‘Perhaps What They Say About Us Is True,’ and we think he is one of the most talented directors in the film scene today. Without a doubt, this new project will be much talked about as it has international commercial quality. It will also feature a great cast that will give a very important dimension to the film’s story.”
With cinematography by Sergio Armstrong (“No”), editing by Andrea Chignoli (“Neruda”) and post-production by Colorhaus and CPM Sonido, “The Sky That We Paint” promises to be a visually rich and emotionally charged experience. The film is currently seeking financing for pre-production, production and post-production phases, with plans to bring this haunting and poetic narrative to audiences worldwide.
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