seedling mediabased in Panama City, Panama, is a film production company with a global focus on high-quality, commercially viable content that resonates with international audiences. The company has produced acclaimed projects in both documentary and narrative formats, such as Dear Panama and A World Without Orphans. Its feature film Chacalería, a crime thriller that won the Panama Film Fund, premiered theatrically this year, marking a milestone in critical acclaim and audience reach.
Seedling Media has several projects in development, spanning both scripted and unscripted series, genre feature films, and music documentaries. In addition to its original productions, Seedling Media provides full production services for international companies filming in Panama. With a strong local network and experience managing logistics, teams, and talent, the company ensures seamless production. Committed to excellence and cross-cultural storytelling, Seedling Media captures the authenticity of Panama while appealing to global markets, establishing itself as a key partner for international projects. |
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DEAR PANAMA, is a short documentary filmed in Panama City, Panama by Voice for the Voiceless advocating for every child's right to a family.
Synopsis: QUERIDO PANAMÁ, or DEAR PANAMA, is a response to the 2400 children living in 34 institutions throughout Panama. A talented group of photojournalists and film students have pledged to advocate for "every child's right to a family". We believe that this is possible either with legislative reform, reunification of families, and through the promotion of foster care and adoption.
*Our definition of "family" includes birth family, foster families and adoptive families. We defend children's rights to a family.
DEAR PANAMA, is a short documentary filmed in Panama City, Panama by Voice for the Voiceless advocating for every child's right to a family.
Synopsis: QUERIDO PANAMÁ, or DEAR PANAMA, is a response to the 2400 children living in 34 institutions throughout Panama. A talented group of photojournalists and film students have pledged to advocate for "every child's right to a family". We believe that this is possible either with legislative reform, reunification of families, and through the promotion of foster care and adoption.
*Our definition of "family" includes birth family, foster families and adoptive families. We defend children's rights to a family.
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What is the role of the global church in creating a world without orphans?
Synopsis:
The church is the problem. The church is the solution. There are no orphans in this documentary, no children wistfully looking at the camera. It is a conversation, a discussion by people on the front lines of orphan care. It is meant to encourage the church to dialogue about its role in the pursuit of a world without orphans. If there's a cause worth fighting for, it's this: Children belong in families.
*Won “Best Documentary” CLIFF Festival
*Nominated “Most Inspirational” ICFF Festival
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Three lives. One global call.
Synopsis:
Three abandoned lives tossed by the winds. One global call to restore families.
Official Website
*Won “Best Documentary” London Film Awards
*Won “Best Documentary Feature” NYLA International Film Festival
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Three lives. One global call.
Synopsis:
Three abandoned lives tossed by the winds. One global call to restore families.
Official Website
*Won “Best Documentary” London Film Awards
*Won “Best Documentary Feature” NYLA International Film Festival
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Chacaleria is a crime film about Antonia, a self-made entrepreneur who, after losing her livelihood to the COVID-19 pandemic, wants to secure her financial future by selling and distributing alcohol illegally using a drone during Panama's nationally mandated dry law. This becomes increasingly difficult when Ronny, a by the book cop, who is forced to be corrupt, catches Antonia in the act and blackmails her into robbing a bank. *2020 Panama Film Fund Winner *Released theatrically in Panama (April 2024) |
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Nine year old Diana fights for survival on the streets of Ukraine as she searches for a home and a family. Synopsis: The plight of orphans around the world is staggering; millions live in despair and tragedy, a large percentage commit suicide. Diana Prykhodko is one who survived – yes, even thrived – against insurmountable odds. Diana escaped from her abusive mother only to be left alone, scarred, and hungry on the cold streets of Kiev, Ukraine. But through a series of unlikely events and amazing encounters, she discovered a very different life. SCARS OF AN ORPHAN will tell her remarkable story. Official Website *Based on the true story of Ukrainian orphan Diana Prykhodko. |
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Miguel Sanchez is removed from an abusive home and taken to the local orphanage, Ciudad Cariño, where he must choose between survival or an act of sacrificial love.
Synopsis:
Urban city in Latin America...14-year-old Miguel “Migue” Sanchez huddles in a corner, a black welt masks his eye and blood trickles off his lips. Mig is taken to Ciudad Cariño where he meets the orphanage director, Mr. Montenegro. He is told, “The rules are basic. Violence, never. Respect, always.” However, the first night Mig is attacked by a group of boys led by 17-year-old Reyes. Physical violence becomes the least of Mig’s problems when Rolon, rapes Mig in the shower room. Befriending 16-year-old Isla, Mig learns her secret and devises a plan of escape - to reunite Isla with her baby son and gain freedom from Ciudad Cariño. But when Mig and Isla are found out, life hands him two options; protect himself or make the ultimate sacrifice.
Social Impact:
Worldwide there are an estimated 8 million children living in institutions; nearly 400,000 are in Latin America. Children who live in institutions are four times more likely to experience sexual violence and six times more likely to encounter physical violence than children in family care (UNICEF). PENDING FILE is a fictional narrative inspired by the children who lived it.
*Fall 2018 Stowe Story Lab Selection https://stowestorylabs.org/
Miguel Sanchez is removed from an abusive home and taken to the local orphanage, Ciudad Cariño, where he must choose between survival or an act of sacrificial love.
Synopsis:
Urban city in Latin America...14-year-old Miguel “Migue” Sanchez huddles in a corner, a black welt masks his eye and blood trickles off his lips. Mig is taken to Ciudad Cariño where he meets the orphanage director, Mr. Montenegro. He is told, “The rules are basic. Violence, never. Respect, always.” However, the first night Mig is attacked by a group of boys led by 17-year-old Reyes. Physical violence becomes the least of Mig’s problems when Rolon, rapes Mig in the shower room. Befriending 16-year-old Isla, Mig learns her secret and devises a plan of escape - to reunite Isla with her baby son and gain freedom from Ciudad Cariño. But when Mig and Isla are found out, life hands him two options; protect himself or make the ultimate sacrifice.
Social Impact:
Worldwide there are an estimated 8 million children living in institutions; nearly 400,000 are in Latin America. Children who live in institutions are four times more likely to experience sexual violence and six times more likely to encounter physical violence than children in family care (UNICEF). PENDING FILE is a fictional narrative inspired by the children who lived it.
*Fall 2018 Stowe Story Lab Selection https://stowestorylabs.org/
Location & ContactSEEDLING MEDIA PRODUCTIONS, S.A.
Edificio Century Tower | Oficina 1621 Via Ricardo J. Alfaro Panama City, Panama Contact: Brittany DeVries, [email protected] brb |