CONSULTANT
CYNTHIA WIESNER
Film programmer & distributor. Film & theater producer. Consulting
Cynthia has been working in the film and entertainment industry for over 25 years, wearing many hats: film distributor, programmer, producer, and consultant. Wiesner Distribution has had the privilege of discovering and distributing some of the most exciting independent films, mainly in Spanish, across Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Central America, and Ecuador.
“My passion for storytelling and connecting audiences with impactful films has shaped my career,” Cynthia says. “I love bringing unique, high-quality content to the big screen, championing new voices and diverse perspectives from around the world.”
As a consultant, my mission is to help your project find its audience through a bespoke distribution strategy that maximizes its reach, impact, and success.
Wiesner Distribution (2000 to Present) | CEO, President
Wiesner Distribution has curated and distributed over 700 international films across Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Central America, and Ecuador.
Wiesner Distribution started out partnering with Blockbuster Video in Puerto Rico int he 2000’s and developed the International Films Section.Over the years, we’ve adapted as distribution has changed beyond recognition from theatrical to video rental store streaming platforms. What has never changed is our passion to bring the best stories to our audiences, wherever they are.
Our portfolio includes acclaimed film makers such as Nanni Moretti, Aki Kaurismaki, Fatih Akin, Fernando Trueba, Julio Medem, Rodrigo Sorogoyen, Iciar Bollaín, Claudia Llosa, Juan José Campanella, Pablo Trapero, Pablo Larraín, and Marcos Carnevale, among others great directors.
We set a national record with the Spanish-Argentine co-production Elsa & Fred (2005), which ran for 76 weeks in Puerto Rico cinemas.
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