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We are thrilled to announce that our documentary “Paper Butterfly” has been nominated at two film festivals: the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) 2024 and the Venezuelan Film Festival. This recognition is a great honor and reflects the hard work and passion of our team. The LALIFF nomination is particularly significant as it celebrates the best of Latin cinema globally. Presenting “Paper Butterfly” at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood was an unforgettable experience. The reception was amazing, and we are grateful for the support and appreciation from the audience. Being recognized at the Venezuelan Film Festival…

At Mango Verde Productions, we are thrilled and proud to announce that our documentary “Paper Butterfly” has been nominated at two prestigious festivals: the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) 2024 and the Venezuelan Film Festival. These nominations are a great achievement and validate our effort in creating authentic and moving stories. Since our founding in 2021 by filmmaker Rafael Medina Adalfio, we have been committed to producing content that entertains, inspires, and educates. “Paper Butterfly” is a testament to this commitment. The documentary offers an intimate look at the life of an Andean farming family and their daily…

Rafael Medina Adalfio, a Venezuelan filmmaker, has made a significant mark as a cinematographer in independent cinema in Europe and New York. Recently, his passion for Venezuela led him to direct a documentary that highlights the efforts of those working in the agricultural landscapes of the Venezuelan Andes. Before moving to the United States, Rafael honed his skills at the London Film School under the mentorship of renowned cinematographer Oliver Stapleton. Later, in Milan, Italy, he produced high-quality content for clients like TAG Heuer, Vogue Italia, and artists in design and fashion. Rafael’s career includes notable projects such as “The…

At Mango Verde Productions, we are proud to present our first feature-length documentary, “Paper Butterfly.” This film, directed by our founder Rafael Medina Adalfio, marks a significant milestone for our young company. With “Paper Butterfly,” we offer a moving perspective on rural life in Venezuela. “Paper Butterfly” was born from a personal experience in the Venezuelan Andes. We lived among the locals and traveled with the ferieros, brave workers who transport agricultural fairs. This experience inspired a project that captures the essence of these forgotten communities and their enormous challenges. The documentary follows two parallel narratives. The first tells the…

En Mango Verde Productions, estamos felices y orgullosos de anunciar que nuestro documental “Mariposa de Papel” ha sido nominado en dos prestigiosos festivales: el Festival de Cine Latino de Los Ángeles (LALIFF) 2024 y el Festival de Cine Venezolano. Estas nominaciones son un gran logro y validan nuestro esfuerzo en la creación de historias auténticas y conmovedoras. Desde nuestra fundación en 2021 por el cineasta Rafael Medina Adalfio, nos hemos comprometido a producir contenido que entretenga, inspire y eduque. “Mariposa de Papel” es un testimonio de este compromiso. El documental ofrece una mirada íntima a la vida de una familia…

Rafael Medina Adalfio, cineasta venezolano, ha dejado una huella significativa como director de fotografía en el cine independiente en Europa y Nueva York. Recientemente, su pasión por Venezuela lo llevó a dirigir un documental que ilumina los esfuerzos de quienes trabajan en los paisajes agrícolas de los Andes venezolanos. Antes de mudarse a Estados Unidos, Rafael perfeccionó sus habilidades en la London Film School y fue mentorizado por el renombrado director de fotografía Oliver Stapleton. Luego, en Milán, Italia, produjo contenido de alta calidad para clientes como TAG Heuer, Vogue Italia y artistas del diseño y la moda. La carrera…

En Mango Verde Productions, nos enorgullece presentar nuestro primer largometraje documental, “Mariposa de Papel”. Este film, dirigido por nuestro fundador Rafael Medina Adalfio, marca un hito significativo para nuestra joven compañía. Con “Mariposa de Papel”, ofrecemos una conmovedora perspectiva de la vida rural en Venezuela. “Mariposa de Papel” nació de una experiencia personal en los Andes venezolanos. Vivimos entre los habitantes locales y viajamos con los ferieros, valientes trabajadores que transportan ferias agrícolas. Esta experiencia inspiró un proyecto que captura la esencia de estas comunidades olvidadas y sus enormes desafíos. El documental sigue dos narrativas paralelas. La primera cuenta la…