Venice, Italy — August 30, 2025: Soul Pictures has officially arrived at the Venice Biennale, bringing with it a slate of highly anticipated screenings, international film projects, and groundbreaking XR/VR developments.
Among the highlights audiences can expect at the festival:
“Orphan” by László Nemes — The celebrated Hungarian director, hailed as one of the most important voices in European cinema today, returns with one of the most eagerly awaited premieres of the festival.
“After the Hunt” by Luca Guadagnino — Currently one of Italy’s most internationally acclaimed filmmakers, Guadagnino’s latest feature marks another major cinematic event.
“Le Quai des brumes” by Marcel Carné — A newly restored print of one of the most influential classics in French cinema, considered a cornerstone in world cinema history.
The Soul Pictures team, already on the ground in Venice, is using the festival not only to showcase cinema but also to expand its global production network. According to the company, its portfolio includes:
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Film projects with international appeal — Feature films and series with cinematic quality, strong social impact, and wide global resonance.
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Customized production services — Tailored to any budget or scale, leveraging local producers across Latin America, the US, the UK, and the EU to optimize costs and logistics.
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Attractive tax incentives in Spain — Offering up to a 60% tax credit, among the most powerful incentives worldwide, backed by A-list investors.
Looking beyond traditional filmmaking, Soul Pictures is also venturing into innovative XR/VR projects, designed to explore new forms of immersive storytelling and push the boundaries of audiovisual experience.
With meetings still available, Soul Pictures has invited industry professionals to connect during the Biennale. The company will remain in Venice until 2 September.
About Soul Pictures
Founded by director Nicos Beatty in 2011, Soul Pictures is a Spanish production company headquartered in Barcelona with an additional presence in San Sebastián. The company develops and produces feature films and series that emphasize cinematic quality, social relevance, and international appeal.
Beyond production, Soul Pictures provides tailored co-production and financing services, drawing on Spain’s powerful tax incentives—up to 60% in the Basque Country, 54% in the Canary Islands, and 30% on the mainland.
With a global network of collaborators across the US, UK, and Europe, the company has also expanded into XR/VR projects and operates an in-house Action Unit staffed by veteran Hollywood stunt coordinators, underscoring its commitment to both artistic storytelling and world-class production standards.
