Sangre De La Tierra
Director
Gerardo Martinez
Producer
Noah Meisner
Writer
Mia Sorensen
Executive Producer
Eduardo Lecuona
Project Type
Scripted Feature Film
Project Status
Development
"Sangre De La Tierra" marks a striking departure from contemporary Mexican cinema, weaving together elements of drama, horror and fantasy to create a rich narrative against the backdrop of a wealthy Mexican family's dark dominion over a town's vital water supply. The film masterfully intertwines themes of climate change, power, greed, and ancient rituals, as the family upholds a chilling tradition of sacrifice to an Aztec god to maintain their control and prosperity. The film's exploration of such profound subjects through the lens of a culturally rich and historically resonant setting will not only captivate audiences but also spark critical conversations about resource control, cultural heritage, and the lengths to which individuals will go to preserve their legacy.
After completing a Master's degree in Film and Media Studies at The New School in New York City, Noah served as Post-Production Supervisor for digital content during Barack Obama's 2012 re-election campaign. In 2013, he co-founded HardPin Media, a digital content production company focused on impact storytelling, creating campaigns and branded content for Facebook, Google, Legendary Pictures, Porsche, and Verizon. In 2015, he developed and produced the digital series Listen Up for Fusion TV, and in 2018 served as Showrunner and Executive Producer of the Facebook Watch series 365 Days of Love. In 2024, Noah founded Stellium VFX with Gerardo Martinez and Eduardo Lecuona to serve as the VFX and post-production backbone for their upcoming films, as well as work from other high-profile directors.
Focused on crafting cinematic experiences that merge storytelling, technology, and visual design, creating work defined by a distinctive visual language and emotional depth. His portfolio spans film, music, documentary, and advertising, with projects developed for brands and organizations including NASA, Calvin Klein, Valentino, Puma, PepsiCo, and Qatar Museums. His work has received recognition from internationally renowned institutions and festivals such as Cannes, Berlinale, the Telly Awards, the Webby Awards, and the CLIO Awards.
A Los Angeles-based writer/director drawn to stories where horror emerges from inherited violence. Her writing often explores the collision between folklore and social systems, using supernatural frameworks to expose human guilt, power, and complicity. Her screenplays have placed in major competitions including finalist in Final Draft Big Break and Austin Film Festival, was a Women in Film fellow mentored by Amanda Marsalis (The Pitt, Westworld, Ozark), and her short film Taylor Is Missing screened at Nashville Film Festival, St. Louis International Film Festival, and Screamfest.
Eduardo Lecuona is a Mexican director and producer with over a decade of experience in the film industry. He is the founder of Maligno Gorehouse, a production company committed to championing a new wave of genre cinema in Latin America. His producing credits include Huesera (2022), winner of major awards at Tribeca and Sitges, All the Fires (2023), Your Two Dead Ones (2024), and Párvulos (2024). Most recently, he co-directed No Me Sigas, marking Blumhouse Entertainment’s first Spanish-language feature film.