Colombia’s Doc:Co Ventures Into International Sales With ‘Otra Piel’ Pick Up at Ventana Sur (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com:

Anna Marie de la Fuente Colombian sales and distribution company Doc:Co is venturing into the global sales arena with its first international pick up, Chilean-Colombian co-production “Otra Piel.” The debut feature documentary of Patricia Correa, “Otra Piel” is co-produced by Colombia’s Romeo, 235 Digital and Sonata Films alongside Chile’s Cine Matiz, founded by producer Gabriela Sandoval who co-runs another, more established label, Storyboard Media.

The doc revolves around Miguel, who at 38, is not just a taxidermist but also an accomplished hunter. His passion lies in creating a unique museum for visually impaired children, showcasing some of the species he skillfully preserves.

As we delve into Miguel’s narrative, we unravel the prejudices associated with his craft, prompting us to reflect on our complex relationship with animals. “It’s excellent news for Latin American cinema that Doc:Co is expanding and venturing into international sales of fiction and documentary films; They’ve been successful in distributing films in Colombia, like our ‘El Pacto de Adriana,’ said Sandoval who was at Ventana Sur to pitch Storyboard Media, Rio Estudios, Magma Cine project, “Box 205,” at the Buenos Aires confab’s SoloSeries section. “By combining the experiences of both parties, we aim to chart the best path for the documentary,” she said, adding that Storyboard Media will be distributing “Otra Piel” in Chile while Doc.Co handles the rest of the world.

In a relatively short term, Doc:Co has released 43 films in Colombia, often breaking paradigms in the exhibition of movies. It has reached audiences unaccustomed to Latin American cinema, becoming a case study for its promotional strategies that have impacted over four million people.