Three professionals. One shared vehicle.
Three professionals who know the craft from three different angles — production, market sensibility and cinematography — and who in 2026 decided to set up Elcano Films as a shared vehicle for producing international cinema based in Bilbao, Basque Country.
Three professionals. One vehicle.
Bill Chamberlain, Krisztina Riho and Dankuro Asanuma — production, market and cinematography.
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One of the most experienced producers in the United Kingdom, with more than 20 films to his name. Currently in post-production on the historical action picture “1242: Gateway to the West”. Brings business acumen and a long creative track record.
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Sensibility and precision define her work. Wide-ranging knowledge of the production industry and a direct connection to the audiovisual sector in Bizkaia, where she is fully embedded.
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His first major project, “Furtherest End Awaits”, premiered at the Busan International Film Festival in 2014. Co-producer of the acclaimed drama “Firebird” with Tom Prior, presented at BFI Flare and the Moscow International Film Festival, with a 40-cinema release in the United Kingdom and a US release through Lionsgate / Roadside Attractions.
How we work.
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Access to Basque talent
Highly skilled crews based in Bizkaia, embedded in every production for the long haul.
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Sustainable production
A working commitment to low-impact practice — planning, logistics and energy. Not a slogan.
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Support for emerging filmmakers
Short films as a training ground. The next generation cuts its teeth on our shoots.
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Local plus international
Every project pairs Basque crew with global creative partners. The base is Bizkaia; the network, international.
Co-producers and partners
A stable network of production companies, sales agents and distribution partners with whom Elcano Films co-produces or collaborates. Every project is built on verifiable alliances, not on intentions.
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Essential Film Group
Co-producer
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Served Chilled
Co-producer
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Jaggi Entertainment
Co-producer
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MrFactory
Co-producer
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Future Artists Entertainment
Sales agent · Distribution
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High Fliers Films plc
Distribution