FILMMAKERS
Amanda Eliasch
Amanda Eliasch is a visionary English filmmaker, photographer, poet, and artist renowned for her bold, introspective storytelling that seamlessly weaves together fashion, art, and cinema.
Born in Beirut, Lebanon, in 1960 and raised in London by her grandfather—the legendary film director Sidney Gilliat—Amanda discovered her passion for the arts early on. A graduate of the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts, she has built a multifaceted career marked by raw honesty and creative fearlessnes.
Her journey includes acclaimed photography exhibitions like Three Way Mirror (Cork Street Gallery, 1999) and Peep (Proud Gallery, 2001), as well as evocative poetry collections: Cloak & Dagger Butterfly (2008) and Sins of a Butterfly (2010).
Eliasch's directorial debut, the award-winning The Gun, The Cake and The Butterfly (2013), is a jarringly frank documentary-drama drawn from her own life, poetry, and theatrical works. Hailed for its unflinching intimacy, the film garnered international acclaim, including honors at festivals in Ischia, New York, Burbank, and La Jolla.
Since 2008, she has channeled her cinematic eye into high fashion as editor for Genlux Magazine, fusing glamour with profound artistic depth.
Hector Abaunza
Is an award-winning director, cinematographer, and editor known for bold, visceral storytelling across features, documentaries, music videos, and global campaigns.
Born in Mexico, he started shooting at 10 with an 8mm Bolex, crafting stop-motion worlds. Honed his eye at Paris’s Institut Lumière, studied in Germany, and spent 14 years in Helsinki absorbing Scandinavian minimalism and precision. Now London-based, his work carries a fearless global edge.
Directorial highlights: Chinaman Confidential (Best Drama, EuroBest 2015), the new feature 5895, and the Japanese horror short Mrs Tomiko (2018). In development: Sunflowers at Midnight (Korean-British drama, Seoul/London) and Himari (Japanese-language, Paris/Tokyo/LA).
As DP and editor, he shaped Amanda Eliasch’s The Gun, The Cake and The Butterfly (Best Editor, Belair 2013) and a bio-doc that took prizes in New York and Ischia. Together they co-directed The Truth Will Out, a deep dive into Shakespeare’s genius—where Hector immersed himself in creating cinematic AI pieces, recreating the Elizabethan era through state-of-the-art AI.
Over 40 music videos for artists like James T. Slater and Vaya Con Dios. Campaigns for Nike, Lexus, Leaf, plus TV spots across 20+ countries—Grand Prix winner and Cannes Lions finalist. Most recently, he directed a powerful Lee McQueen retrospective at London Fashion Week.
Hector’s narrative-driven vision—now enriched with cutting-edge AI—keeps captivating audiences worldwide.
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Welcome to our boutique production house, where we specialize in creating immersive content that brings real stories to life. Our passion for arts, documentaries, and history drives us to explore current affairs depth and authenticity. Join us on a journey as we uncover the narratives that shape our world. Experience the power of storytelling like never before.
Delve into the meticulous attention to historical accuracy and detail that sets this film apart. From the costume design to the portrayal of historical events, every aspect is crafted to provide an immersive experience for the audience. THE TRUTH WILL OUT brings the facts to life in a visually stunning and thought-provoking manner.
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