Apertura Films

Apertura Films, a privately owned company headquartered in Panama, specializes in content rights. Founded in 2004, the company operates with approximately 10 employees and reported $2.2M in revenue as of 2024. Functioning as a commercial film production company and creative agency based in Central America, Apertura Films was founded by Panamanian director, screenwriter, and producer Abner Benaim. The independent studio focuses on independent filmmaking and maintains an operational core that scales dynamically with international production cycles. Its ventures have represented Panama at various cinema forums, including the Academy Awards, the Berlinale, and the Sundance Film Festival.