"Si Vas Para Chile"
Jambika Docs has taken the international distribution rights of Sebastián González and Amílcar Infante’s debut feature documentary "Si Vas Para Chile" ("Unwelcomed") that will have its World Premiere at HotDocs and it will be part of their International Competition.
Set against the backdrop of northern Chile’s most violent anti-immigration protest, "Si Vas para Chile" (Unwelcomed) journeys through the majestic Andean Highlands, Atacama Desert, and coastal settlements to reveal the human face of Latin America’s largest migration crisis. With nearly 8 million Venezuelans displaced—the second- largest migration globally and the largest ever within South America—the film captures rising tensions, cultural clashes, and radicalization in Chile’s border communities.
“We got involved with this visually stunning film because of its strong journalistic approach and deep human connection,” says Juan Solera, co-founder of Jambika Docs. “It handles a complex and global issue with remarkable balance, giving space to multiple perspectives. This documentary offers a nuanced, wide-ranging human response to the realities of immigration today—it doesn’t simplify, it reveals.’’
UNIVERSAL CHALLENGES OF MIGRATION
Told through a choral narrative and contrasting perspectives, it offers a powerful reflection on the universal challenges of migration, resilience, and belonging.
“We’re incredibly proud to be wrapping our first feature with the beautiful news of our selection at Hot Docs,” says Amílcar Infante. “This gives us so much motivation for the upcoming phase of circulation, with the hope that the film continues to grow and reach new territories and audiences, resonating deeply and generating impact.”
A project rooted in emotional storytelling and audience engagement from its early production days, the film is the result of a tight-knit creative collaboration.
“From the beginning, we aimed to create an experience that moves and sensitizes the viewer,” they add. “We feel we’ve achieved that thanks to the talent and commitment of our team and partners—each one a vital part of 'Si Vas para Chile'.” Says Sebastián González.
Throughout its development, "Si Vas para Chile" has been recognized winning diverse prizes for its powerful storytelling and commitment to social relevance, participating in some of the most competitive work-in-progress and industry forums in Latin America and Europe, including CPH:DOX, Cannes Docs, Ventana Sur, FICViña, and Sunny Side of the Doc where it won the Best Impact Movies Award.