beyond traditional cinema
Río Ancho is a microdrama studio based in Argentina and Uruguay, producing short-form and vertical drama series for global streaming and mobile platforms. The company focuses on high-impact storytelling designed for emerging formats and international audiences. Founded by Twins Latin Films and Amada Contents — two production companies with a strong presence at international festivals and films released on leading global streaming platforms — Río Ancho brings together extensive experience in cinematic storytelling and international production.
leading microdrama
expansion in latam
ReelShort selected Río Ancho to adapt and produce its first Argentine original, Dinero, Armas y Feliz Navidad, which quickly became a breakout title. Río Ancho combines cinematic storytelling with the speed and scalability required for microdrama and short-form series production.
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Our Services
Production services
Strategic Planning & Logistics:
Efficient planning and seamless coordination.
Talent & Crew:
Access to high-impact actors, creators, influencers, and top-tier technical teams.
Post-Production:
Editing, finishing, and delivery.
Legal Advice:
Expert guidance and risk management.
International production
Co-Production:
Extensive experience in international co-production models across Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
Financing:
Tax and cash rebate management in Argentina, Uruguay, and Colombia, alongside private funding strategies.
Latin America:
Offices in Argentina and Uruguay, with strategic partners across the region.
Original content
Development:
Short content, micro dramas, and new formats designed for emerging platforms and audiences.
IP Adaptation
Adapting global IP into culturally relevant stories for local markets.
Story Curation:
Curating and developing high-impact stories for emerging formats.
Río Ancho
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Río Ancho provides production services, international co-production management, and development of original microdrama content. With offices in Argentina and Uruguay and partners across Latin America, the studio supports global platforms seeking efficient, scalable short-form production.
proven execution,
quality and
scalability
recent PRODUCTIONS & UPCOMING PROJECTS
We continue producing for ReelShort in Latin America and are currently developing more than 15 shows for multiple platforms.
Finalized
Adaptation in production
The studio develops and produces microdrama and short-form drama series for multiple global platforms. Current projects include original productions, international adaptations, and new formats designed for mobile-first audiences.
Adaptation in production
leading Team
Río Ancho is led by producers with decades of experience in international co-productions, feature films, and audiovisual production across Latin America and Europe. Their combined expertise supports the development of high-quality microdrama and short-form storytelling.
marcela ávalos
Founder of Amada Contents, a Buenos Aires–based production company. A graduate of Universidad del Cine, with additional training at EICTV (Cuba) and in theater, she brings over 30 years of production experience. Since founding her company in 2011, she has produced more than 15 feature films and co-produced with leading companies such as Circular Media (Uruguay), El Deseo (Spain) and Tondero (Peru). In 2025, she co-founded Río Ancho alongside Lorena and Pablo.
Co-Founder & Producer
lorena quevedo
Co-founder of Twins Latin Films, a Córdoba-based production. A graduate of the Film School at the National University of Córdoba, she has produced 12 feature films, including international co-productions with France, Italy, Mexico, Chile, and Uruguay, premiered at major festivals such as Berlin, Rotterdam, and San Sebastián, among others. She currently serves as VP of the Audiovisual Production Companies Chamber of Córdoba. In 2025, she co-founded Río Ancho alongside Marcela and Pablo.
Co-Founder & Producer
Co-founder of Twins Latin Films. With a background in advertising, he served as Executive Creative Director at global agencies. He has produced 12 feature films, including international co-productions premiered at major festivals. He has also worked as a political communication consultant in provincial and presidential electoral processes and served as Director of Advertising at ARSAT, Argentina’s state-owned telecommunications company. In 2025, he co-founded Río Ancho alongside Marcela and Lorena.
Co-Founder & Creative Producerpablo di patrizio
founding partners
Río Ancho is a production company based in Argentina and Uruguay, founded by Twins Latin Films and Amada Contents. Their teams bring together experience across more than 35 productions developed under multiple production models, including international co-productions. Their projects have premiered at some of the most important festivals in the world and are part of global platform catalogs, combining creative quality with strong production and management capabilities.
let THE DRAMA START
Río Ancho Films is a Latin American microdrama studio producing short-form and vertical drama series for global platforms. The company collaborates with international partners to develop scalable storytelling formats for the next generation of digital audiences.
