Uruguay’s U Films Boards Macarena García-Starrer ‘Perseidas,’ Shooting Later This Year
variety.comJamie Lang Uruguayan production company U Films has boarded Ignacio Lasierra Pinto‘s debut feature, “Perseidas.” The film made waves after a successful pitch at last November’s Ventana Sur when it unveiled an all-star cast led by Spanish Academy Goya-winning actor Macarena García (“Blancanieves,” “La mesías”).
Today, at the Málaga Film Festival, a co-production agreement was signed between U Films and the previously established Spanish producers of “Perceidas,” Lago&Laporta and Imval Producciones.
The group described their partnership as “an organic international co-production that strengthens the ties between both countries and allows us to continue advancing this very special project.” U Films was founded by Virginia Hinze and Lucía Gaviglio in 2012.
The company’s mission is to develop projects with a special emphasis on international co-productions and independent distribution.
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