VENGAfilms was born to tell bold, diverse stories, challenge norms and celebrate fresh perspectives in cinema. Founded by Berlin based filmmaker Daniel Sánchez López and Karlsruhe based producer Belen Sánchez López, we are an independent production company committed to artistic and politically engaged filmmaking, always driven by a critical and vibrant spirit.
Based in Karlsruhe and Madrid, we specialize in European and Ibero-American co-productions with a strong queer identity and a deep commitment to diversity.
Changing films that make the world.
We co-produce European and Ibero-American films with a queer identity and a strong commitment to diversity.
We co-produce European and Ibero-American films with a queer identity and a strong commitment to diversity.
Daniel Sánchez López is a filmmaker and producer based in Berlin and Madrid, specializing in stories that explore identity, resistance, and desire.
With an artistic and critical approach, his projects have been selected at international festivals such as Berlinale, Rotterdam, MoMA, FICG and BFI, establishing him as a fresh voice in independent queer cinema.
Belén Sánchez López is financial expert. Lawyer with a degree in Law from the University of Castilla–La Mancha (UCLM, 2000) and a Master’s degree in European Law obtained in Italy (2002). In 2003, she received the Canary Islands Award for her master’s thesis on EU policies against discrimination of women in the workplace.
Since 2003, she has worked in various positions in the banking sector in Spain and Germany, with a focus on corporate and private client advisory, controlling, and compliance. She has extensive experience in financial planning, project management, and legal advisory services, particularly for international and cross-border projects.
