Existence

Directed by: Gabriel Grieco
Country: Argentina
Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure
With: Vanesa Gonzalez, Victorio D’alessandro, Luis Machin, Sofia Gala Castiglione

Presentation

Synopsis

Lautaro has always had an interest for topics related to life on other planets and he has done everything to satisfy his curiosity. He disappears, and their friends Lola and Renzo go looking for him. Years pass by and Lola receives an anonymous message that guides them to a place where they might find Lautaro. Following the indications and the clues left by Lautaro, they start off on a journey that will get them into dangerous situations. They risk their lives and at the same time, they will find incredible revelations that will test their beliefs.

Director’s vision

‘Existir’ is based on the myths around UFO sightings in Argentina. In Cachi, Salta in the North of the country, I found an “ufoport”. A Swiss man, who was in telepathic communication with extraterrestrials, built a UFO, then disappeared. This, was like a revelation to me, a story with strong components, great for a sci-

Budget

Obtained financing and/or aid: Del Toro Films, Furia Films, National Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts – INCAA Argentina Estimated budget of the serie: $550.000 Obtained percentage of the budget: 75%

Director’s biography

Gabriel Grieco is an Argentinian film director. His films ‘Still Life’ (2014), ‘Hipersomnia’ (2016) and ‘Respira’ (2019) have been part of many international film festivals and markets, and have been distributed around the world in several countries. His most recent title, ‘Existir’, is a science fiction adventure.

Production

Production Company: Del Toro Films
Company introduction: Néstor Sánchez Sotelo, Argentinian film producer, founder and CEO of Del Toro Films. Among his feature films as producer: The Funeral Home, I am Tóxico, White Coffin, On The 3rd Day. Currently, working on his new horror film, next to start shooting: Don’t Come Back Alive, and more projects in post-production and in development.
Address: Avenida Corrientes 4601 10B, 1195 Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Producer: Néstor Sánchez Sotelo
Phone: 111563616077
Mail:

deltorofilms.arg@gmail.com

Website:

www.deltorofilms.com.ar

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