Award Winning Author/Filmmaker/Distributor/Film Programmer and two time Academy Award contender “Oasis” (0SCARS 2018 - amongst the 341 films eligible for Best Picture), “The Family Tree” (OSCARS 2021 amongst the 366 films eligible for Best Picture), “Altered Perceptions” (OSCARS 2024 amongst the 265 films eligible for Best Picture)My vision is to entertain & challenge perspectives through my work. Create compelling, thought provoking, original works that challenge the status quo, create understanding and tolerance amongst all people without prejudice. I have over 30 years of experience in all facets of the entertainment industry working on everything from film development,casting, arrangement of film financing, production, distribution, programming promotions, public relations, product placement, marketing, festivals & high end/luxury event planning and execution, sponsorships, acquisitions, sales licensing, international co-productions, In theatre promotions, film exhibition and collections.Have financed & produced over 40 films (independent features, shorts & documentaries). Sold all films to formats from VHS to DVD, to VOD, theatrical & ancilliary distributors including streaming services creating and enacting innovative marketing campaigns according to the films and their genre.Started Latin America's first high school film school film program at the Pan American Institute, one of Panama's most prestigious educational institution (since 1906). First class graduated December 20, 2017 with high school diploma with a specialization in film. Latest film "THE FAMILY TREE" has won over 33 awards 14 nominations and was amongst the 366 contenders for Best Picture to the 2021 Academy Awards.My previous film OASIS represented Panama at 2018 Golden Globes and was one of the 341 films eligible for Best Picture at the 2018 Oscars.Have extensive experience and training in producing, sales, management, promotions, marketing and collections. I'm multilingual (very fluent in spanish with good understanding of portuguese and Italian) and well versed in many international markets.METHOD -no task is ever too hard, no project is too small... no country too far! I shoot, produce, distribute, program, exhibit to the universe. the world is my playground!Specialties: Independent Motion Picture acquisitions -buyer, production, distribution, exhibition, marketing, festival programming, consulting, theatre booking, sales, licensing, theatrical campaigns, Overall film services, event, premieres, festival planning and execution.