The crew
The technicians
Camera and Gaffer Team
Christoph
Butenschön
Director of Photography
Since 1995, his artistic eye has been making images come to life in films, documentaries, TV series, and commercials. She lives in Cologne but has spent a lifetime filming around the world and coming back to Ibiza again and again. In 2018, she was the director of photography for the teaser of another of Pauxa’s projects, ‘Incestum’, also written and directed by Héctor Escandell.
Marco Torres
WALKER
Focus Puller
His experience in the world of cinema has allowed him to work in different departments: production, direction, post-production, and cinematography. His relationship with Pauxa Films dates back to 2013 and, since then, he has worked on ‘The Crimes of All Hallows’ Day’, ‘No Life’ and ‘One Night at the Angel’s Lair’, in addition to directing the documentary ‘Ibiza Jazz, the Experience’.
Paco
FERRARI
Operador de càmara
Sempre amb una clara vocació per l’artístic, Paco va començar en el món audiovisual a través de la fotografia. El seu primer treball com a D.O.P va ser per al llargmetratge hindi “Eaters”. Posteriorment va desenvolupar tot tipus de vídeos comercials i espots publicitaris, encara que la seva vessant més creativa s’ha centrat en formar equip amb el cineasta Adrián Cardona, per a donar vida a “Fist of Jesus” o “L’últim nadal de l’univers”.
Carlos
Bosch
Camera Assistant
He is an experienced camera operator and cinematographer. He has worked in the camera department on numerous music videos, short films (‘Dr. Sí’, ‘No Life’), and documentaries (‘Ibiza Jazz, the Experience’). He is also the IB3 TV (Baleric Islands TV) Technical Coordinator in Ibiza since 2007.
Ulises Pérez de
petinto
Camera Assistant
With extensive experience, both as a camera operator and assistant, he has worked on productions such as ‘Camino’, by Javier Fesser, ‘Animales de Compañía’, by Nicolás Muñoz, and the TV series ‘The Mysteries of Laura’. In the documentary field, he has directed ‘Ibiza and Formentera 100% Renewable’. He is the co-founder of the association BioCam Camarógrafos por el CamBio.
Antoni
planells
Still Photo
Toni Planells is a photographer and illustrator. He works as a cartoonist, editor and press photographer for El Periódico de Ibiza y Formentera, as well as other local media. As a still photographer, he has worked in films directed by Héctor Escandell and Adrián Cardona. His creative work is well-known in the Ibizan press, book covers, and movie posters. He has received numerous awards for his artistic side. Among his works, it stands out an exhibition in which he explores analogue and experimental photography.
Alberto
martos
Making of
He is a camera operator, screenwriter and documentary producer. With a proven professional career, Martos has worked in the Spread Pictures News Agency in Paris and is cameraman for IB3 TV, Mediaset and Atresmedia. As for his creative aspect, it should be noted that his documentaries ‘The color of the soul’ and ‘Living without a country, the Rohingya exile’ have a clear human and social interest. With his last documentary film he won the prize for Best Balearic Documentary in the Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival 2021.
Paulo
Vieira
Gaffer
During his years in London, Lisbon, and Amsterdam he devoted himself to photography, specializing in lab processes, traditional techniques, and studio photography. During his transition to audiovisual productions, he specialized in lighting design, working as a gaffer in music videos, commercials (Sony, Pandora, Louis Vuitton), and even in productions for figures such as Mert & Marcus o Ellen Von Unwerth.
Stefano
carosati
Best Boy Electric
He is an Italian electrician based in Ibiza. He was educated at the DAMS University in Bologna. During his years in Barcelona, he worked as an electrician and camera assistant in film productions and commercials. Recently, he has worked on feature films such as ‘El secreto de Ibosim’ or ‘Los Europeos’.
Mohit Parashar
Alcántara
Best Boy Electric
He has focused on broadcasting all kinds of live events at the production company Ibiza Live Films, but he can also manage sound and lighting for a space, as well as work as a camera operator.
The Sound Department
Fady
KHAZAAL
Sound Director
He is the usual Head of Sound for Pauxa Films and Héctor Escandell. With extensive experience in sound recording and mixing, his works include the Spanish feature film ‘The Crimes of All Hallows’ Day’ (2019) and the British production ‘Don’t come here’ (2021), which was shot in Majorca.
Cristina
OTERO
Sound Assistant
She is a sound equipment operator with solid experience in music concerts, festivals, shows, sports competitions, and all kinds of events. She has worked in advertising spots (‘Giorgio Armani Crossroads’), music festivals (‘Sueños de libertad’), and numerous audiovisual productions.
Pep
PRATS
Tècnic de so
Amb una experiència de més de 20 anys en el sector audiovisual Pep s’ha centrat en la il·luminació i sonorització de tota mena d’espectacles, fins i tot barrejant grups en viu. La seva professionalitat i bon caràcter li han portat a gestionar nombrosos muntatges teatrals, amb un important saber fer respecte als elements audiovisuals sobre l’escenari. Avui dia està a càrrec de l’auditori de Caló de s’Oli com a tècnic de so i il·luminació.
Pablo
OLIVARES
Sound Assistant
In his first years as a professional, he worked in the sound installations of the main nightclubs in Ibiza. Later, he specialized in the diagnostic work and repair of sound equipment. He is noted for his work as a console operator in musical shows and festivals, such as Primavera Sound, Sonar, or the Dua Lipa Tour.
Erick Joe
SIGUE NAGUA
Ajudant de so
Aquest jove realitzador porta uns anys establert a Eivissa, on ha pogut posar en pràctica el seu talent a través d’una sèrie de curtmetratges i espots publicitaris. Format en Incine, el “Tecnológico Universitario de Cine y Actuación” de Quito, Equador, té una forma particular de cuidar la llum i la fotografia dels seus treballs, alguna cosa que ha pogut posar en pràctica fins i tot amb fotografia submarina.
The Production Department
Pablo
ALCÁNTARA
Production Manager
With wide experience in the audiovisual world, Pablo Alcántara runs Pauxa Films, a leading Ibizan production company that provides news coverage to national TV channels and produces a daily show for IB3 TV. Pablo is also specialized in broadcasting live sports, and cultural events. Moreover, he develops his own productions, such as the documentaries ‘Living without a country, the Rohingya exile’, by Alberto Martos, or ‘The Tourist Revolution’, directed by Pablo Alcántara himself. In terms of fiction, in addition to short films, in 2017 he produced ‘The Crimes of All Hallows’ Day’, by Héctor Escandell, an award-winning horror feature film highly recognized at festivals around the world.
Ruth T.
QUINTAS
Head of Production
Fa vint anys que es dedica a la producció en diferents àmbits: primer en el sector de la moda, després organitzant esdeveniments i espectacles i, finalment, en el món de les produccions audiovisuals. La seva experiència duent a terme plans de rodatge, cercant localitzacions i organitzant la logística d’equips tècnics i artístics, l’ha portat a ser la cap de producció d’aquest llargmetratge.
Natalia
braojos
Production Assistant
Ibizan by adoption, she studied audiovisual production in her native Madrid. As a travel photographer, she has been sweeping Asia, Europe, Africa, America, and South America. Her social skills have allowed her to work in close contact with the public in different environments. As for the world of television, she has been part of TV shows such as ‘Las mañanas de Cuatro’ or ‘Noche de fiesta’. She has also worked on the news on Channel 9 TV in Fuerteventura and, recently, she has been part of the production team of the Netflix reality ‘Amor con fianza’.
Ana Olivia
fiol
Producció executiva
She devoted herself to photography for more than a decade, first as an assistant to great photographers and then immersed in the world of fashion and exhibiting her own work. As for her literary facet, she has written and published a large number of commissioned books: fourteen biographies and several novels and essays. Her novel ‘La isla de ámbar’ was the best-selling Ibizan romantic thriller of 2018. Her experience in Fashion Marketing, and in the management of painters, has led her to the administration of sponsorships, exhibitions, and branded content.
Maria
roig
Production Assistant
She has a degree in both Journalism and Public Relations, and since 2012 she has been an editor and broadcaster at IB3 TV and Radio. She has worked on Antena 3 Catalonia and regularly collaborates with ‘Más vale Tarde’, ‘Al Rojo Vivo’ and ‘La Sexta Noticias’. She is a member of the EPRTVIB – IB3 Content and Programming Advisory Council and is part of the board of directors of the Association of Journalists of the Balearic Islands. Currently, she is a reporter for the news magazine ‘Cinc Dies’ and is a familiar face at all kinds of galas, events, and television talks in the Balearic Islands.
Daniela
CUGLIANDOLO
Production Assistant
She’s an Argentine audiovisual artist. She got training in music, theater, and cinema and she currently lives in Ibiza, where she teaches film seminars and courses. Her filmography, with more than twenty short films and music videos, stands out for her work filmed in Super-8 format. She has participated in film festivals in Ecuador, Colombia, the USA, Spain, France, England, Germany, Holland, Australia, Switzerland, Italy, and Argentina.
Esther
cabezas
Ajudant de producció
She was born in Madrid, where she graduated as a journalist, but lives in Ibiza. She has been working in the local media and also as a community manager. Her press collaborations (IB3, Periódico de Ibiza y Formentera) have been a constant. In terms of radio, she has performed tasks as an editor and announcer, especially on Onda Cero.
Agus
CASTIGLIONI
Ajudant de producció
She was trained in audiovisual media in Argentina and she is currently dedicated to photography, especially portraiture. She has performed social reports at different kinds of events and has participated in numerous exhibitions. Regarding the audiovisual world, she has worked as a still photographer and sound assistant in several productions.
Antonino
ZITO
Ajudant de producció
Nino ha estat auxiliar de producció de “Es Gegant des Vedrà i altres rondaies”. El rodatge s’ha enfrontat a tota mena de reptes i imprevistos, fins i tot greus situacions meteorològiques. Amb això, continua sumant experiències a la seva jove carrera.
Lucía
mendiluce
Production Accountant
She is essential in all the film productions of Pauxa Films and Ibiza Live Films, due to her managerial skills and administrative capacity. She is also in charge of the company’s general accounting throughout the year.
María
ALCÁNTARA
1st Assistant Director
María holds a degree in Dramatic Art from ESAD in Córdoba and she has managed cultural projects for many years. In her facet as an actress, she is a regular presence on stage and has worked on TV spots. She ran her own entertainment company, working as a manager, theater director, and producer. There, she promoted endearing children’s and music plays. At the same time, she took up the post of assistant director in the production company Digitsuit, working in all kinds of audiovisual productions.
Music Composer
Miguel Àngel
AGUILÓ
Music Composer
He studied music in Palma, Barcelona, and the Netherlands. His works range from the original soundtracks to music for theatrical performances and large-scale shows, cabaret, multimedia, or spots. In 2017 he composed the soundtrack for ‘Woody & Woody’, a short film that won the Goya Award for Best Animated Short in 2018.
Art Department
Rafael
ALCÁNTARA
Art Director
Rafael started his training in free art in the workshops of Cultura Viva in Córdoba, under the tutelage of the artist Julia Valverde. He has specialized in cinematographic works, especially artistic direction. He is also co-director of the documentary film ‘The Tourist Revolution’ and artistic director of the fiction feature film ‘Incestum’ (in development).
Adrián
cardona
Director d’art i D.O.P
Adrián Cardona és un reconegut artista plàstic i cineasta. Al capdavant de la seva productora, Eskoria Films, ha escrit i dirigit nombrosos curtmetratges, en els quals destaquen uns excel·lents efectes especials. “Fist of Jesus”, “Brutal Relax” o, la més recent, “L’últim Nadal de l’univers” són algunes de les seves obres. Ha rebut més de cent premis internacionals.
També ha estat el D.O.P. de bona part d’aquest rodatge.
Antonio
lemos
The Set Dresser
He has worked for twenty-five years in the film industry as a stuntman, being a stunt driver and stunt coordinator in films such as: ‘Mr. Nice’, ‘Bourne Ultimatum’, ‘The kingdom of heaven’, ‘My life in ruins’, ‘Los abrazos rotos’, ‘Todo sobre mi madre’, ‘Hable con ella’, ‘Los fantasmas de Goya’, ‘Carne trémula’, ‘Airbag’, ‘Acción mutante’, among others. In the last ten years, he has been devoted to the construction of film sets.
Gonzalo
RATERIY
Ajudant d’Art
Argentí de naixement, amb experiència en diversos camps, porta més de dues dècades a Eivissa. La seva experiència en la gestió de locals de platja i l’organització d’esdeveniments li ha portat a perfeccionar diferents capacitats que ho converteixen en el suport multidisciplinari en una producció audiovisual. La seva formació addicional com a patró de vaixell i socorrista li habilita per a participar en els rodatges aquàtics.
The Casting Department
Àngels
martínez
Casting Director
Our casting director is a great acting coach, theater director, and acting teacher. In addition, she is a great actress who has been part of almost all projects from Pauxa Films, such as ‘The Crimes of All Hallows’ Day’ or ‘Incestum’.
Hair & Make Up Department
Laia
lae
The Key Hair Stylist
Laia Lae has been working in the world of hairdressing, makeup, and beauty treatments for more than twenty years. She has dedicated her talent to prestigious brands such as Make up Forever, X-Pression, and Cirque du Soleil. She has also worked on catwalks, master-classes, photo shootings, film productions, in several countries, such as the UK, the United States, Australia, Croatia, Iran, Mexico, Canada, and France.
Karen
cunill
The Key Make-Up Artist
Karen trained at the prestigious makeup school Cazcarra (Barcelona). She specialized in FX, and has been the head of makeup and special effects in numerous short and feature films. In addition, she has collaborated with fantastic film festivals, such as Fangofest or Sitges Film Festival. She won the Best Makeup and FX Award at the Horror Film Festival (2020) and the Forum Film Festival (2021).
Costume Department
Mayka
NOVO
Costume Designer
Born in Galicia, Mayka took her first steps as a stylist more than twenty years ago on Telemadrid Cosmopolitan TV. Her extensive background has led her to work in TV series (‘Nada es para siempre’, ‘Fariña’, ‘La Unidad’) and films (‘Eles transportan a morte’).
Lina
rojas
Costume Assistant
She is a fashion designer based in Eivissa, where she has created her own brand. She combines her fashion creations with her film work. In that field, it should be highlighted that she has been part of the costume department for the films ‘The Secret of Ibosim’ (2020) and ‘Los Europeos’ (2020), the latter nominated for a Goya Award for Best Costume Design. She collaborates every year in the “Eivissa Inclusion Day”.
Script and Raccord
Luna
alcántara
Executive Producer and Edition Manager
Luna is the manager of Ibiza Live Films, a sister company of Pauxa Films. She has extensive experience as a camera operator, cinematographer, and editor. She has worked on numerous documentaries, video clips, short films, and TV reports. Among her filmography, it is worth noting the documentary ‘Living without a country, the Rohingya exile’, which was filmed in London, Myanmar, Bangladesh, and The Hague.
Sílvia
majó
Script
Her relationship with Ibiza began in 2005 as a content writer and program producer on TEF TV. Thanks to her versatile profile, since 2007, she is part of the IB3 TV and radio staff, where she has worked in news, sports, and program teams. In terms of films, she specializes in the organization of shootings. Majó has participated in most of the projects of director Héctor Escandell, performing the functions of production manager (‘The Crimes of All Hallows’ Day’), script supervisor (‘Incestum’), or editor (‘No Life’).
Emmanuelle
muñoz
Edition Assistant
As a child, he was already fond of all kinds of camcorders. He studied production, post-production, and cinematography. He is a key part of Pauxa Films, where he works as a camera operator, documentary editor, and FX maker.
Sofía
navarro
Clapperboard
Sofia is our new intern. She is a pupil of the Escola d’Art d’Eivissa, and she is currently studying Audiovisual Production and Shows. She is a dynamic and determined person with a great capacity for learning. In this production , she helps us solve all kinds of problems.