Ibaya Lana eng
Children’s literature “Ibaya Lana” is an adventure novel that will transport you to an exotic and unknown world. Join its protagonists on a journey through the jungle, where they will face unimaginable dangers and discover ancient secrets. With evocative prose and unforgettable characters, “Ibaya Lana” is a story about courage, friendship, and the connection with nature. In addition, Dunes Films contributed its casting expertise to find actors capable of conveying the fragility and confusion of the characters who inhabit this dystopian world. Maria Sanz Esteve, as executive producer, oversaw every stage of the process, ensuring that the director’s vision was realized with the highest quality and coherence.“Neuroyerto” is an example of how Dunes Films can tackle ambitious and complex projects, contributing its experience and creativity to create unique and unforgettable cinematic experiences. VISIT WEBSITE Projects
The Wings of Memory
Interview by Susana Pintos In an interview, María Sanz Esteve, filmmaker and founder of Dunes Films S.L., shares her passion for cinema and her commitment to Fuerteventura, where she lives and raises her daughters. She highlights her project “Wings of Memory,” an archive of life stories from the island, and reflects on the importance of preserving cultural heritage and fostering intergenerational relationships. Sanz Esteve also discusses her career path, her influences, her worldview, and the need to promote values such as teamwork, empathy, and respect for the land through her film projects, despite economic challenges and a lack of institutional support. VISIT WEBSITE Projects
The Island of Wonders
General management Dunes Films is proud to present “The Island of Wonders,” a project that promises to transport viewers to a world of wonder and emotion. Whether it’s a literary adaptation, a mystery-filled adventure, a historical drama, or a dazzling fantasy, Dunes Films will bring its expertise and creativity to life, crafting a unique cinematic experience. From selecting stunning locations to managing the entire production, every detail will be meticulously attended to, ensuring a final product that exceeds expectations. With an experienced team and a passion for storytelling, Dunes Films will transform “The Island of Wonders” into a captivating reality for audiences worldwide. Projects
Serendipia eng
General management In 2008, María Sanz Esteve, founder of Dunes Films, made her directorial debut with the short film Serendipity, filmed in Fuerteventura and produced by Dunes Films in association with Sebastián Álvarez and Ventura Films, with sponsorship from the Government of the Canary Islands and the Fuerteventura Island Council. This universal story, set in the 1950s, follows the journey of young Carmencita through the desert in search of food, a metaphor for life where hope and fear intertwine, reminding us of the importance of our connection with nature and the human capacity to overcome difficulties. As Sanz Esteve explains, “Serendipity is a reminder for those who feel secure on their technological throne [and] forget that we are part of nature,” inviting reflection on our relationship with the world and celebrating human resilience in a breathtaking Canarian landscape. Watch Trailer Projects
Taxi, please eng
CO-Production Dunes Films is proud to have produced “Taxi, Please,” a project that presented us with the challenge of filming in a confined and constantly moving space. From logistical planning to directing the actors, every detail was carefully coordinated to create an authentic and dynamic cinematic experience. “Taxi, Please” is a testament to our ability to overcome obstacles and create memorable stories in any environment. Watch Trailer Projects
Neuroyerto eng
General production In ‘Neuroyerto’, Dunes Films took on the challenge of bringing to life a complex science fiction universe that explores the limits of memory and identity. Our team handled the entire production of the project, from managing locations that evoked the futuristic and oppressive atmosphere of the script, to coordinating visual effects that allowed us to depict the manipulation of memories in a powerful way. In addition, Dunes Films contributed its casting expertise to find actors capable of conveying the fragility and confusion of the characters who inhabit this dystopian world. Maria Sanz Esteve, as executive producer, oversaw every stage of the process, ensuring that the director’s vision was realized with the highest quality and coherence. ‘Neuroyerto’ is an example of how Dunes Films can tackle ambitious and complex projects, contributing its experience and creativity to create unique and unforgettable cinematic experiences. Watch Trailer Projects
A village in verse
Interview by Diario Fuerteventura The article in the Diario de Fuerteventura highlights the launch of the book “Verses, Songs and Poems I Kept in a Drawer” by Ana María Guerra, a popular poet from Villaverde, as part of the “Wings of Memory” project coordinated by María Sanz Esteve and Dunes Films; this project seeks to record the oral history of Fuerteventura, promote intergenerational dialogue and create a public archive of testimonies, and in this context, Ana María’s book, discovered thanks to interviews conducted by young people like Ciro Fernández, rescues both traditional couplets and ballads as well as original poems by the author, offering a chronicle in verse of the daily life and culture of her people. See interview Projects
Poetry and film
Radio interview María Sanz Esteve, filmmaker and founder of Dunes Films, is fulfilling her childhood dream by living in Fuerteventura and creating projects that educate in values through cinema, such as her recent “Wings of Memory”, an archive of life stories that seeks to preserve the cultural and vital heritage of the island, fostering intergenerational relationships and rescuing local literary gems, despite economic challenges and a lack of institutional support. listen to interview Projects
Peasant wisdom
Carmela Umpiérrez Figueroa The article in the Diario de Fuerteventura features Carmela Umpiérrez Fajardo, an 88-year-old woman from Villaverde who has published “Lo que mi memoria alcanza” (What My Memory Reaches), a book compiling her folk poems as part of the ‘Alas de la Memoria’ (Wings of Memory) project. The work is a tribute to rural Fuerteventura during her time, encompassing memories of childhood and youth, as well as reflections on current events, emigration to Venezuela, and peasant wisdom. It rescues the island’s living memory and popular culture thanks to the initiative of María Sanz and her team, who seek to create intergenerational bonds and highlight the life stories of the elderly. see interview Projects