‘Spells to Revive a Witch’ Secures Spain, Uruguay Funding

Natalia Solórzano Vásquez’s forthcoming project, titled ‘Spells to Revive a Witch,’ has secured new production partners in Spain and Uruguay. Testaferro, a Spanish entity, and Guay Films from Uruguay have joined the film's backing. The project is described as a hybrid documentary, focusing on the mythical fortune teller Soralla de Persia.

The film is slated to participate in the Costa Rica Media Market. Production is being handled by Sputnik Films, a Costa Rican company led by Mariana Murillo. Sputnik Films has a prior production history, including Sofía Quirós Ubeda’s “Land of Ashes,” which was selected for the Cannes Film Festival. Currently, Sputnik Films is engaged in the post-production phase for another project.

‘Spells to Revive a Witch’ aims to explore the life and legend of Soralla de Persia, a figure known for her fortune-telling abilities. The documentary's hybrid nature suggests a blend of factual and potentially dramatized or stylized elements to tell its story. The involvement of multiple international production companies indicates a growing interest in Solórzano Vásquez’s directorial vision and the subject matter.

The collaboration between Sputnik Films, Testaferro, and Guay Films highlights a cross-border effort in film production, leveraging resources and expertise from different regions. The Costa Rica Media Market participation will likely provide further opportunities for networking and potential distribution deals for the film. Further details regarding the film's narrative and production timeline are expected to emerge as it progresses through its development and post-production stages.