Ester Expósito in Talks to Lead Colombian Director's Debut Feature 'Stink Eye'
Spanish actress Ester Expósito, known for 'Elite,' has signed a letter of intent to star in 'Stink Eye,' the feature debut of Colombian filmmaker Cristina Sánchez Salamanca. The project is being presented at the Iberseries Co-Production and Financing Forum in Madrid, with Goya-nominated cinematographer Gris Jordana attached.
The feature represents a major career leap for Sánchez Salamanca, whose prior short film premiered at a prominent New York festival. Expósito's preliminary agreement to star adds a recognizable face to this emerging director's first full-length production.
The project is currently being pitched at a Madrid-based industry forum to attract co-production partners. Its technical team includes a cinematographer recently honored for work on a Cannes-winning film, which could elevate the film's international appeal.
This collaboration could bolster the visibility of Colombian cinema on the global stage, as a well-known Spanish actress lends her star power to a debut feature. It may also encourage more international co-productions between Latin American and European filmmakers. For audiences, the pairing of a popular genre star with an auteur-driven project could broaden the appeal of arthouse films, potentially drawing new viewers to the Iberseries circuit and similar regional showcases.