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P*nche Jonathan 🔥💚
Here’s a teaser for Espina.

Currently on the festival run! ♿️

Premiering @miamifilm , @iffpanama , and more.

Produced by @slay5pictures
Co-produced by @newyorkermag @1230_media

Directed by @dpoler
Cinematography by @abarca
Produced by @gloriaortega
@marielgarciaspooner @abarca @pau.dragon @dpoler @aritan27 @rinkones
Music by @tom7jazz
Original songs by @___nemula_________

Cast: @pau.dragon@jonathanbenaim@aarondiaz@julespty @lolaponce @mimilazod @lamarigaby @jaimenewball @johan_chalarca @lolitastarfish and more! Including Jonathan’s family @carolinanahum @alebenaim15 @robenaim

#disabilitynarratives #indiefilm #teaser #trailer #indiecinema #miamifilmfestival #iffpanama #disability

Gracias infinitas @gqmexico por la entrevista sobre nuestra película @espinafilm
Texto y entrevista por Paloma González.
Y gracias @yosoymatu y Javier Esteban por el apoyo.
Link in bio.

Espina film, producida por @slay5pictures
Co-producción @newyorkermag @1230_media

#gq #gqmexico #editorial #espinafilm #filmmaking

Gracias infinitas @gqmexico por la entrevista sobre nuestra película @espinafilm
Texto y entrevista por Paloma González.
Y gracias @yosoymatu y Javier Esteban por el apoyo.
Link in bio.

Espina film, producida por @slay5pictures
Co-producción @newyorkermag @1230_media

#gq #gqmexico #editorial #espinafilm #filmmaking

Gracias infinitas @gqmexico por la entrevista sobre nuestra película @espinafilm
Texto y entrevista por Paloma González.
Y gracias @yosoymatu y Javier Esteban por el apoyo.
Link in bio.

Espina film, producida por @slay5pictures
Co-producción @newyorkermag @1230_media

#gq #gqmexico #editorial #espinafilm #filmmaking

“What he captured in "Tuesco" is the naked, graceful simplicity at the root of something we all share: the body, its limits and desires, alone and with others.”
This is the most beautiful article anyone has ever written about my work and the Benaim family. I am so grateful to Danielle Mackey and @newyorkermag for the lovely interview.
This is all possible thanks to the amazing team behind the film 💪🏼 @slay5pictures

If you haven't seen it, go to the link in my bio. I promise it’s worth the 18 min watch.

Starring: @tuinvalidofav, @carolinanahum,
@alebenaim15 and Shulamit Turgman
Directed & Edited by: @dpoler
Produced by: @abarca, @dpoler and me
Cinematographer: @abarca
Executive Producers: @gloriaortega and me
Producer TNY: @melissamfk
Executive Producer TNY: @soojeong1
AP TNY: @devonmarlie
#tuesco #thenewyorker #documentary #film #hispanicheritagemonth

“What he captured in "Tuesco" is the naked, graceful simplicity at the root of something we all share: the body, its limits and desires, alone and with others.”
This is the most beautiful article anyone has ever written about my work and the Benaim family. I am so grateful to Danielle Mackey and @newyorkermag for the lovely interview.
This is all possible thanks to the amazing team behind the film 💪🏼 @slay5pictures

If you haven't seen it, go to the link in my bio. I promise it’s worth the 18 min watch.

Starring: @tuinvalidofav, @carolinanahum,
@alebenaim15 and Shulamit Turgman
Directed & Edited by: @dpoler
Produced by: @abarca, @dpoler and me
Cinematographer: @abarca
Executive Producers: @gloriaortega and me
Producer TNY: @melissamfk
Executive Producer TNY: @soojeong1
AP TNY: @devonmarlie
#tuesco #thenewyorker #documentary #film #hispanicheritagemonth

“What he captured in "Tuesco" is the naked, graceful simplicity at the root of something we all share: the body, its limits and desires, alone and with others.”
This is the most beautiful article anyone has ever written about my work and the Benaim family. I am so grateful to Danielle Mackey and @newyorkermag for the lovely interview.
This is all possible thanks to the amazing team behind the film 💪🏼 @slay5pictures

If you haven't seen it, go to the link in my bio. I promise it’s worth the 18 min watch.

Starring: @tuinvalidofav, @carolinanahum,
@alebenaim15 and Shulamit Turgman
Directed & Edited by: @dpoler
Produced by: @abarca, @dpoler and me
Cinematographer: @abarca
Executive Producers: @gloriaortega and me
Producer TNY: @melissamfk
Executive Producer TNY: @soojeong1
AP TNY: @devonmarlie
#tuesco #thenewyorker #documentary #film #hispanicheritagemonth

¡Vamos pa Málaga! 🇪🇸 13 de Marzo.
Link in bio.
@festivalmalaga
Gracias @miculturapma

@espinafilm recibe 5 pre-selecciones en los @premios_platino
⭐️Mejor Película Iberoamericana de Ficción @slay5studios @hellooctobertv
⭐️Mejor Ópera Prima @dpoler
⭐️Mejor Dirección de Arte @amineacido
⭐️Mejores Efectos Especiales: Lucas Poveda
Mejor Maquillaje y Peluquería @marilyng_makeup
Seguimos! ♿️

2016 was wild. Living in NYC, working at Condé Nast, attended my first Met Gala, met people who are still part of my life today, living in the same city as my sister, shooting videos and short films, and learning constantly. Hard to believe it’s been ten years. Now I’m releasing my first feature film, co-produced by @condenast and @newyorkermag

2016 was wild. Living in NYC, working at Condé Nast, attended my first Met Gala, met people who are still part of my life today, living in the same city as my sister, shooting videos and short films, and learning constantly. Hard to believe it’s been ten years. Now I’m releasing my first feature film, co-produced by @condenast and @newyorkermag

2016 was wild. Living in NYC, working at Condé Nast, attended my first Met Gala, met people who are still part of my life today, living in the same city as my sister, shooting videos and short films, and learning constantly. Hard to believe it’s been ten years. Now I’m releasing my first feature film, co-produced by @condenast and @newyorkermag

2016 was wild. Living in NYC, working at Condé Nast, attended my first Met Gala, met people who are still part of my life today, living in the same city as my sister, shooting videos and short films, and learning constantly. Hard to believe it’s been ten years. Now I’m releasing my first feature film, co-produced by @condenast and @newyorkermag

2016 was wild. Living in NYC, working at Condé Nast, attended my first Met Gala, met people who are still part of my life today, living in the same city as my sister, shooting videos and short films, and learning constantly. Hard to believe it’s been ten years. Now I’m releasing my first feature film, co-produced by @condenast and @newyorkermag

2016 was wild. Living in NYC, working at Condé Nast, attended my first Met Gala, met people who are still part of my life today, living in the same city as my sister, shooting videos and short films, and learning constantly. Hard to believe it’s been ten years. Now I’m releasing my first feature film, co-produced by @condenast and @newyorkermag

2016 was wild. Living in NYC, working at Condé Nast, attended my first Met Gala, met people who are still part of my life today, living in the same city as my sister, shooting videos and short films, and learning constantly. Hard to believe it’s been ten years. Now I’m releasing my first feature film, co-produced by @condenast and @newyorkermag

2016 was wild. Living in NYC, working at Condé Nast, attended my first Met Gala, met people who are still part of my life today, living in the same city as my sister, shooting videos and short films, and learning constantly. Hard to believe it’s been ten years. Now I’m releasing my first feature film, co-produced by @condenast and @newyorkermag

2016 was wild. Living in NYC, working at Condé Nast, attended my first Met Gala, met people who are still part of my life today, living in the same city as my sister, shooting videos and short films, and learning constantly. Hard to believe it’s been ten years. Now I’m releasing my first feature film, co-produced by @condenast and @newyorkermag

2016 was wild. Living in NYC, working at Condé Nast, attended my first Met Gala, met people who are still part of my life today, living in the same city as my sister, shooting videos and short films, and learning constantly. Hard to believe it’s been ten years. Now I’m releasing my first feature film, co-produced by @condenast and @newyorkermag

2016 was wild. Living in NYC, working at Condé Nast, attended my first Met Gala, met people who are still part of my life today, living in the same city as my sister, shooting videos and short films, and learning constantly. Hard to believe it’s been ten years. Now I’m releasing my first feature film, co-produced by @condenast and @newyorkermag

2016 was wild. Living in NYC, working at Condé Nast, attended my first Met Gala, met people who are still part of my life today, living in the same city as my sister, shooting videos and short films, and learning constantly. Hard to believe it’s been ten years. Now I’m releasing my first feature film, co-produced by @condenast and @newyorkermag

2016 was wild. Living in NYC, working at Condé Nast, attended my first Met Gala, met people who are still part of my life today, living in the same city as my sister, shooting videos and short films, and learning constantly. Hard to believe it’s been ten years. Now I’m releasing my first feature film, co-produced by @condenast and @newyorkermag

2016 was wild. Living in NYC, working at Condé Nast, attended my first Met Gala, met people who are still part of my life today, living in the same city as my sister, shooting videos and short films, and learning constantly. Hard to believe it’s been ten years. Now I’m releasing my first feature film, co-produced by @condenast and @newyorkermag

2016 was wild. Living in NYC, working at Condé Nast, attended my first Met Gala, met people who are still part of my life today, living in the same city as my sister, shooting videos and short films, and learning constantly. Hard to believe it’s been ten years. Now I’m releasing my first feature film, co-produced by @condenast and @newyorkermag

2016 was wild. Living in NYC, working at Condé Nast, attended my first Met Gala, met people who are still part of my life today, living in the same city as my sister, shooting videos and short films, and learning constantly. Hard to believe it’s been ten years. Now I’m releasing my first feature film, co-produced by @condenast and @newyorkermag

2016 was wild. Living in NYC, working at Condé Nast, attended my first Met Gala, met people who are still part of my life today, living in the same city as my sister, shooting videos and short films, and learning constantly. Hard to believe it’s been ten years. Now I’m releasing my first feature film, co-produced by @condenast and @newyorkermag

2016 was wild. Living in NYC, working at Condé Nast, attended my first Met Gala, met people who are still part of my life today, living in the same city as my sister, shooting videos and short films, and learning constantly. Hard to believe it’s been ten years. Now I’m releasing my first feature film, co-produced by @condenast and @newyorkermag

2016 was wild. Living in NYC, working at Condé Nast, attended my first Met Gala, met people who are still part of my life today, living in the same city as my sister, shooting videos and short films, and learning constantly. Hard to believe it’s been ten years. Now I’m releasing my first feature film, co-produced by @condenast and @newyorkermag

2016 was wild. Living in NYC, working at Condé Nast, attended my first Met Gala, met people who are still part of my life today, living in the same city as my sister, shooting videos and short films, and learning constantly. Hard to believe it’s been ten years. Now I’m releasing my first feature film, co-produced by @condenast and @newyorkermag

“The people who help and surround me, lend me a piece of their lives so that I can live mine.”
The journey of making our film @espinafilm was made possible by all the hearts and souls who worked on it. If you would like to be part of that journey too, share this and help bring our indie film to the world.

Cast: @jonathanbenaim @pau.dragon @aarondiaz @julespty @lamarigaby @lolaponce @mimilazod
@jaimenewball @johan_chalarca @lolitastarfish @_nemula @julstomacelli @lorenafraimpark @ilanhilton y más talento panameño!

Producida por @slay5pictures & @newyorkermag @1230media @hellooctobertv

Produced by @gloriaortega

Director, writer, editor: @dpoler

Cinematografía: @abarca

Production team: @gloriaortega @abarca @pau.dragon @aritan27 @dpoler @rinkones @marielgarciaspooner @hellooctobertv @moro_arias @abnerbenaim @aperturafilms_panama @paulmoakley @a_usonian @helencve @melissamfk

Música original: @tom7jazz
Canciones de: @_nemula
Diseño de producción: @amineacido
Diseño de vestuario: @laupanter
1er asistente de dirección: @diegoarrue
2do asistente de dirección: @omarcalvo
Jefa de Producción: @gabydali
Coordinadora de Producción: ellie_rodri
Sonido: @lepech @cusounds
Mezcla de sonido: @blond.indian.films @k.g_official_ @migvil1974 @mariale_mos
Microfonista: César Sánchez
Color: @point.360 @pat_woodard_2
Editor de acabado: @marlon_edit_
Supervisión de guion: @rodrigoquinteroarauz
1er asistente de cámara: @rey_the_focuspuller
2do asistente de cámara: @alberto_22h
Maquillaje y peluquería: @marilyng_makeup @genesisvmakeup
Asistente de vestuario: @giancarlosgonzalez
Gaffer: @fuicapablo
Equipo eléctrico: @ju5tOn13t0 @dominikpma @franciscoantonio0688 @zafnatpanea9
DIT @jozepost @victor9kam
Equipo: @cinehousecostarica
Gerente de locaciones: @cgraz
Prostéticos: @kalambre77
Asistentes de producción: @tiandonoso, @ar_geneteau05 @johan_chalarca
Asistentes de arte: @fabio_pino @maruflorez @juandc1
Catering: @cateringcarlosivan
BTS: @juandan.el

@miculturapanama @alebenaim15

Closing night at the Ashes to Films film festival in LA.
A great crowd and a fantastic festival to kick off 2026.
Grateful for the energy, the laughs, and everyone who came out.
@ashestofilms

Closing night at the Ashes to Films film festival in LA.
A great crowd and a fantastic festival to kick off 2026.
Grateful for the energy, the laughs, and everyone who came out.
@ashestofilms

Closing night at the Ashes to Films film festival in LA.
A great crowd and a fantastic festival to kick off 2026.
Grateful for the energy, the laughs, and everyone who came out.
@ashestofilms

Closing night at the Ashes to Films film festival in LA.
A great crowd and a fantastic festival to kick off 2026.
Grateful for the energy, the laughs, and everyone who came out.
@ashestofilms

Closing night at the Ashes to Films film festival in LA.
A great crowd and a fantastic festival to kick off 2026.
Grateful for the energy, the laughs, and everyone who came out.
@ashestofilms

The biggest lesson I learned this year was from my cuñado @stramhacks: work with 0% expectations and 100% hope.
Grateful to @tribeca @espn @espndeportes for the space at @artbasel to share our stories.
And thank you @thereelrudyv for moderating.
Honored to share this journey with @suwanillaima
And with the amazing people behind our upcoming documentary film:
@pau.dragon @alexstegmaier @jorgedelrio.e @rincones_photo @alejandropz @guillermo.mendoza.sonido @obrais_ny @rinkones @michelleyukiko @sgtopipa @josemalvarz

The biggest lesson I learned this year was from my cuñado @stramhacks: work with 0% expectations and 100% hope.
Grateful to @tribeca @espn @espndeportes for the space at @artbasel to share our stories.
And thank you @thereelrudyv for moderating.
Honored to share this journey with @suwanillaima
And with the amazing people behind our upcoming documentary film:
@pau.dragon @alexstegmaier @jorgedelrio.e @rincones_photo @alejandropz @guillermo.mendoza.sonido @obrais_ny @rinkones @michelleyukiko @sgtopipa @josemalvarz

The biggest lesson I learned this year was from my cuñado @stramhacks: work with 0% expectations and 100% hope.
Grateful to @tribeca @espn @espndeportes for the space at @artbasel to share our stories.
And thank you @thereelrudyv for moderating.
Honored to share this journey with @suwanillaima
And with the amazing people behind our upcoming documentary film:
@pau.dragon @alexstegmaier @jorgedelrio.e @rincones_photo @alejandropz @guillermo.mendoza.sonido @obrais_ny @rinkones @michelleyukiko @sgtopipa @josemalvarz

The biggest lesson I learned this year was from my cuñado @stramhacks: work with 0% expectations and 100% hope.
Grateful to @tribeca @espn @espndeportes for the space at @artbasel to share our stories.
And thank you @thereelrudyv for moderating.
Honored to share this journey with @suwanillaima
And with the amazing people behind our upcoming documentary film:
@pau.dragon @alexstegmaier @jorgedelrio.e @rincones_photo @alejandropz @guillermo.mendoza.sonido @obrais_ny @rinkones @michelleyukiko @sgtopipa @josemalvarz

The biggest lesson I learned this year was from my cuñado @stramhacks: work with 0% expectations and 100% hope.
Grateful to @tribeca @espn @espndeportes for the space at @artbasel to share our stories.
And thank you @thereelrudyv for moderating.
Honored to share this journey with @suwanillaima
And with the amazing people behind our upcoming documentary film:
@pau.dragon @alexstegmaier @jorgedelrio.e @rincones_photo @alejandropz @guillermo.mendoza.sonido @obrais_ny @rinkones @michelleyukiko @sgtopipa @josemalvarz

The biggest lesson I learned this year was from my cuñado @stramhacks: work with 0% expectations and 100% hope.
Grateful to @tribeca @espn @espndeportes for the space at @artbasel to share our stories.
And thank you @thereelrudyv for moderating.
Honored to share this journey with @suwanillaima
And with the amazing people behind our upcoming documentary film:
@pau.dragon @alexstegmaier @jorgedelrio.e @rincones_photo @alejandropz @guillermo.mendoza.sonido @obrais_ny @rinkones @michelleyukiko @sgtopipa @josemalvarz

The biggest lesson I learned this year was from my cuñado @stramhacks: work with 0% expectations and 100% hope.
Grateful to @tribeca @espn @espndeportes for the space at @artbasel to share our stories.
And thank you @thereelrudyv for moderating.
Honored to share this journey with @suwanillaima
And with the amazing people behind our upcoming documentary film:
@pau.dragon @alexstegmaier @jorgedelrio.e @rincones_photo @alejandropz @guillermo.mendoza.sonido @obrais_ny @rinkones @michelleyukiko @sgtopipa @josemalvarz

The biggest lesson I learned this year was from my cuñado @stramhacks: work with 0% expectations and 100% hope.
Grateful to @tribeca @espn @espndeportes for the space at @artbasel to share our stories.
And thank you @thereelrudyv for moderating.
Honored to share this journey with @suwanillaima
And with the amazing people behind our upcoming documentary film:
@pau.dragon @alexstegmaier @jorgedelrio.e @rincones_photo @alejandropz @guillermo.mendoza.sonido @obrais_ny @rinkones @michelleyukiko @sgtopipa @josemalvarz

The biggest lesson I learned this year was from my cuñado @stramhacks: work with 0% expectations and 100% hope.
Grateful to @tribeca @espn @espndeportes for the space at @artbasel to share our stories.
And thank you @thereelrudyv for moderating.
Honored to share this journey with @suwanillaima
And with the amazing people behind our upcoming documentary film:
@pau.dragon @alexstegmaier @jorgedelrio.e @rincones_photo @alejandropz @guillermo.mendoza.sonido @obrais_ny @rinkones @michelleyukiko @sgtopipa @josemalvarz

The biggest lesson I learned this year was from my cuñado @stramhacks: work with 0% expectations and 100% hope.
Grateful to @tribeca @espn @espndeportes for the space at @artbasel to share our stories.
And thank you @thereelrudyv for moderating.
Honored to share this journey with @suwanillaima
And with the amazing people behind our upcoming documentary film:
@pau.dragon @alexstegmaier @jorgedelrio.e @rincones_photo @alejandropz @guillermo.mendoza.sonido @obrais_ny @rinkones @michelleyukiko @sgtopipa @josemalvarz

The biggest lesson I learned this year was from my cuñado @stramhacks: work with 0% expectations and 100% hope.
Grateful to @tribeca @espn @espndeportes for the space at @artbasel to share our stories.
And thank you @thereelrudyv for moderating.
Honored to share this journey with @suwanillaima
And with the amazing people behind our upcoming documentary film:
@pau.dragon @alexstegmaier @jorgedelrio.e @rincones_photo @alejandropz @guillermo.mendoza.sonido @obrais_ny @rinkones @michelleyukiko @sgtopipa @josemalvarz

The biggest lesson I learned this year was from my cuñado @stramhacks: work with 0% expectations and 100% hope.
Grateful to @tribeca @espn @espndeportes for the space at @artbasel to share our stories.
And thank you @thereelrudyv for moderating.
Honored to share this journey with @suwanillaima
And with the amazing people behind our upcoming documentary film:
@pau.dragon @alexstegmaier @jorgedelrio.e @rincones_photo @alejandropz @guillermo.mendoza.sonido @obrais_ny @rinkones @michelleyukiko @sgtopipa @josemalvarz

The biggest lesson I learned this year was from my cuñado @stramhacks: work with 0% expectations and 100% hope.
Grateful to @tribeca @espn @espndeportes for the space at @artbasel to share our stories.
And thank you @thereelrudyv for moderating.
Honored to share this journey with @suwanillaima
And with the amazing people behind our upcoming documentary film:
@pau.dragon @alexstegmaier @jorgedelrio.e @rincones_photo @alejandropz @guillermo.mendoza.sonido @obrais_ny @rinkones @michelleyukiko @sgtopipa @josemalvarz

Did you know Mami y Papi, Tribeca Studios and @espn /@espndeportes are bringing two incredible documentary films into the world? Both follow the absurd resilience of unforgettable Latino characters who keep getting back up even when the ground, or the snow, is just too comfy.
We dropped a first look at @artbasel in Miami and the energy was unreal. The friendships behind the camera spill onto the screen and make this whole journey feel unforgettable.

Filmmakers: @dpoler @suwanillaima

#artbaselmiami #latinofilmmakers

Espina en el mapa de cine internacional 🗺️ ♿️ Continúan los éxitos 🏆 y seguimos conectando con audiencias desde Beijing hasta Argentina.
Gracias @daniel.dominguez2006 por esta guía del recorrido de Espina por el mundo.

Espina en el mapa de cine internacional 🗺️ ♿️ Continúan los éxitos 🏆 y seguimos conectando con audiencias desde Beijing hasta Argentina.
Gracias @daniel.dominguez2006 por esta guía del recorrido de Espina por el mundo.

Espina en el mapa de cine internacional 🗺️ ♿️ Continúan los éxitos 🏆 y seguimos conectando con audiencias desde Beijing hasta Argentina.
Gracias @daniel.dominguez2006 por esta guía del recorrido de Espina por el mundo.

Espina en el mapa de cine internacional 🗺️ ♿️ Continúan los éxitos 🏆 y seguimos conectando con audiencias desde Beijing hasta Argentina.
Gracias @daniel.dominguez2006 por esta guía del recorrido de Espina por el mundo.

Ayer pasó algo grande. Espina ganó Mejor Largometraje de Ficción Centroamericano y otros 4 galardones en los premios ÍCARO 2025.
Lo celebramos por nosotros, por Panamá 🇵🇦, y por todas las personas con discapacidad que siguen esperando verse representadas sin lástima ni estereotipos ♿️.
Gracias a este equipo gigante que convirtió una historia personal en cine 🙌

El público está listo para Espina. Ahora toca encontrarle un hogar 🤞 @netflixlat @primevideolat @holahulu

Premios recibidos:

• Mejor Largo Ficción
• Mejor Director @dpoler
• Mejor Actriz @pau.dragon
• Mejor Producción @slay5studios
• Mejor Mezcla de Sonido @blond.indian.films @cusounds @tom7jazz

Elenco: @jonathanbenaim @pau.dragon @aarondiaz @julespty @lamarigaby @lolaponce @mimilazod
@jaimenewball @johan_chalarca @lolitastarfish @_nemula @ruthmaflor @julstomacelli @lorenafraimpark @ilanhilton y más talento panameño!

Producida por @slay5pictures
Coproducción de @newyorkermag @1230media @hellooctobertv

Director, guionista, editor: @dpoler

Cinematografía: @abarca

Equipo de producción: @gloriaortega @abarca @pau.dragon @aritan27 @dpoler @rinkones @marielgarciaspooner @hellooctobertv @moro_arias @abnerbenaim @aperturafilms_panama @paulmoakley @a_usonian @helencve

@miculturapma