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Chile’s Quijote Films launches scripted series division
Quijote Films, a producer based in Chile and Los Angeles, is starting an in-house division to develop scripted series.
The company is known for independent films, including Cannes Un Certain Regard prizewinners “The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo” and “The Settlers.”
It has led or joined nearly 30 international co-productions.
Quijote has invested up to $250,000 in 2026 to support creative staff and development costs for original series.
It plans to create its own projects and work with outside creators, studios and production companies.
The move is intended to expand the company into new formats and audiences while drawing on its experience arranging international co-productions.
At Mipcom, Quijote is seeking partners for co-development and financing, and it welcomes projects across territories and languages for 2027.
Chile’s Quijote Films has launched an in-house division to develop scripted series.
The company has invested about $250,000 in development in 2026, including creative personnel and project-specific costs.
The new team will develop original series and work with third-party creators, studios and production companies.
Quijote is seeking international co-development and co-financing partners at Mipcom.
The company plans to pursue co-development opportunities across territories and languages in 2027.
- Who
- Quijote Films, a Chilean production company, launched the division.
- What
- It launched an in-house scripted series development arm and invested about $250,000 in development in 2026.
- When
- The launch was reported on October 12, 2026; the company is looking ahead to co-development opportunities in 2027.
- Where
- The division is based in Chile and Los Angeles.
- Why
- Quijote aims to build a sustainable pipeline of original series and expand into new genres, formats and commercial audiences.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
We’ve shown that independent, auteur-driven cinema can be a viable business.
Our mission is clear: to create high-quality content in partnership with key players across different regions, while preserving the identity and reputation that independent cinema has helped Quijote build over the years.
We, independent producers, have a lot to bring to the table: we have a meticulous eye for detail, know how to produce efficiently, put together co-financing structures, and work with teams across countries and cultures.
Quijote invested about $250,000 in development to support creative personnel and project-specific costs.
Quijote head of strategy Sergio Karmy was attending the event as the company sought international co-development and co-financing partnerships.
Quijote welcomed co-development opportunities across territories and languages.
- Development investment
- About $250,000 in 2026
- Division base
- Chile and Los Angeles
- Co-production track record
- Close to 30 international co-productions
- Chile rebate
- Reimburses 30% to 40% of eligible expenses
- Minimum investment for rebate
- $400,000
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