As the Malaga Film Festival’s Country Guest of Honor, the Dominican Republic has sent a number of standout productions, among them, family dramedy “Perez Rodriguez” from Lantica Studios.
One of the key driving forces behind the Caribbean nation’s uptick in local filmmaking, Lantica Studios has been producing an average of two to three original features a year for more than a decade. It also owns and operates the country’s sprawling horizon water tank facility. Formerly known as the Pinewood Dominican Republic Studios, it was renamed Lantica Studios in May 2024 when the venerable Pinewood Studios sold its minority stake to Dominican-owned company Lantica Media.
“Our objective is threefold: first, to support local talent; second, to showcase Latin American stories to international audiences ; and third, to train younger generations entering the industry,” said Lantica Studios CEO Albert Martinez.
“The idea is that the more we support local talent, the more the national industry grows,...
One of the key driving forces behind the Caribbean nation’s uptick in local filmmaking, Lantica Studios has been producing an average of two to three original features a year for more than a decade. It also owns and operates the country’s sprawling horizon water tank facility. Formerly known as the Pinewood Dominican Republic Studios, it was renamed Lantica Studios in May 2024 when the venerable Pinewood Studios sold its minority stake to Dominican-owned company Lantica Media.
“Our objective is threefold: first, to support local talent; second, to showcase Latin American stories to international audiences ; and third, to train younger generations entering the industry,” said Lantica Studios CEO Albert Martinez.
“The idea is that the more we support local talent, the more the national industry grows,...
- 3/19/2025
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
The Dominican Republic’s lauded film law marks its 10th year amid general elections set for July. Fortunately, the three main candidates are said to be pro-cinema.
“The law is up for a review, but we don’t think there will be too many changes,” says film commissioner Yvette Marichal.
As the country gears up to emerge from its Covid-19 lockdown by July 1, it is still unclear when productions will restart and shuttered cinemas reopen. Nevertheless, pre-production on some shows is in full swing.
Set construction for a big-budget supernatural thriller by a major Hollywood director has begun at the world-class Pinewood Dominican Republic water filming facility, albeit with health and safety protocols in place. Another supernatural thriller, “Geechee” from Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios, will resume production at Pinewood Dr by the end of July.
A Rupert Wainwright-directed drama based on the Florida boating accident of three NFL players,...
“The law is up for a review, but we don’t think there will be too many changes,” says film commissioner Yvette Marichal.
As the country gears up to emerge from its Covid-19 lockdown by July 1, it is still unclear when productions will restart and shuttered cinemas reopen. Nevertheless, pre-production on some shows is in full swing.
Set construction for a big-budget supernatural thriller by a major Hollywood director has begun at the world-class Pinewood Dominican Republic water filming facility, albeit with health and safety protocols in place. Another supernatural thriller, “Geechee” from Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios, will resume production at Pinewood Dr by the end of July.
A Rupert Wainwright-directed drama based on the Florida boating accident of three NFL players,...
- 6/24/2020
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
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