MMM Film Sales Acquires Global Rights for Princess
The debut feature film by director Christian Rojas is set to premiere at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Foreign
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Paris-based MMM Film Sales has secured international distribution rights for the upcoming film Princess. This debut feature from director Christian Rojas will hold its world premiere at the 30th edition of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival.
Why it matters
The production intentionally aligns its debut with the 30th anniversary of the festival, mirroring the 1997 setting of the story. Producers selected the festival location to honor the shared origin date between the film's setting and the event's founding year.
The production is a multi-national effort featuring co-production partners from Peru, Argentina, Mexico, and Bolivia. The story focuses on a 12-year-old protagonist from the Andes.
The players
MMM Film Sales
A Paris-based company that has acquired the international distribution rights for the film Princess.
Christian Rojas
The director making his feature film debut with the production of Princess.
Kuri Fuerez
The actor who portrays the 12-year-old lead character Kallpa.
Ninari Chimba
A cast member who is an activist with the organization Chawpi Runakuna.
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
An annual international film festival in Estonia that is hosting the world premiere of the film.
The details
Shot in the Sid Sid Anejo community in Cañar, Ecuador, the film features a cast including Kuri Fuerez as the lead character Kallpa and activist Ninari Chimba. The production team integrated community members into the film crew and incorporated local feedback during development.
Timeline
The film Princess is set in 1997.
The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival celebrates 30 years of operation in 2026.
Industry Dynamics
Independent films increasingly utilize milestone festival anniversaries to anchor their marketing narratives and international distribution strategies. This approach highlights the growing trend of aligning production history with global cultural events to enhance market visibility.
International viewers can expect the film to debut at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival before wider global distribution follows. While an Ecuadorian release is planned, audiences in other regions should monitor local festival circuits for screening availability.
The takeaway
This film underscores the collaborative potential of involving local communities directly in the filmmaking process. Audiences looking for authentic regional storytelling may find value in how the production team integrated the Sid Sid Anejo community into the film's development.
What happens next
The film is confirmed for a future theatrical release in Ecuador, though specific scheduling details have not been announced.
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