Mountain ranges, rain forests, and the countryside.
Fortresses and historic landmarks dating back to the 16th century.
Around 700 miles of pristine and secluded beaches. Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea coastlines.
Puerto Rico's oldest settlement and historic district. Colonial architecture and cobblestone streets.
Playa Flamenco in Culebra is ranked as one of the top beaches in the world.
Production Services / Script Development / Tax Incentive Management / Los Angeles / Puerto Rico
We are a creative production company developing and producing film with a strong authorial signature and great appeal to global audiences, creating narratives that provoke change, expose under represented voices and are relevant in contemporary times. With almost 25 years of experience in Los Angeles, California, Azul Cielo’s principal continues to serve as a bridge between US based productions, Puerto Rico and Latin America. Vast experience in tax incentive management, production logistics and end to end production services.
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HOW THE GARCIA GIRLS SPENT THEIR SUMMER
Three generations of women in a Mexican American family experience sexual awakenings over the course of a summer.
2005 Sundance Film Festival Official Selection
José Carlos Mangual, Producer
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I PROMISE
From executive producers LeBron James and Maverick Carter comes the story of the first academic year inside the groundbreaking I Promise School. With students selected from the lower 25th percentile across the district, the film explores the day-to-day trials, tribulations and triumphs of students and families growing up in Akron, Ohio.
José Carlos Mangual, Production Executive
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WE FIGHT TO BE FREE
The story of George Washington's most important military achievements and special personal moments of his life. The film sheds new light on old hero by portraying him as kind and brave man who changed the history of the world.
José Carlos Mangual, Producer
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MUSEO
The award-winning film directed by Alonso Ruizpalacios (10 directors to watch in 2019 according to Variety) and starred by Golden Globe winner Gael García Bernal and Leonardo Ortizgris. Winner Best Script 2018 Berlin Film Festival.
José Carlos Mangual, Production Executive
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BRAVAS
Eight episode drama series inspired by Latin urban music that follows three friends, Mila, Roja and Ashley, who seek to find their place in the world - at whatever cost.
José Carlos Mangual, Production Executive
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NOTED
Four part documentary series, Alicia takes us inside the world of Keys through her journey from vulnerable young star, to self empowered woman, musician and mother.
José Carlos Mangual, Production Executive
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POPE FRANCIS, THE LETTER
The story about the Pope’s call to care for our planet.
José Carlos Mangual, Production Executive
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DEFYING GRAVITY
A 6-part docuseries that explores the untold story of Women's Gymnastics through its greatest champions.
Producers Guild of America (PGA) Award Winner
José Carlos Mangual, Production Executive
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MALUMA
Maluma reflects on a career evolution, from his early days in Colombia to becoming one of the music industry’s biggest stars.
José Carlos Mangual, Production Executive
About
José Carlos Mangual
Founder and CEO of Azul Cielo, a production company that develops and produces original content and serves as a bridge between foreign productions and Puerto Rico, a veteran with existing tax incentives in Canada, Brazil, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. His first produced feature film, “How The Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer” (America Ferrera, Elisabeth Peña) was an official selection at the Sundance Film Festival, won the Horizons Award at the San Sebastian Film Festival, was an official Selection at the Toronto Film Festival and was distributed domestically by Maya Releasing.
Mr. Mangual is a native of Puerto Rico, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Puerto Rico and his MFA in film Production from the American Film Institute. Highlights of his previous work include being the SVP of Eclipse Entertainment, VP of Production and Operations of Pink Sneakers and Big Vida Entertainment and the Producer of “We Fight to Be Free”, a film on the life of George Washington that screens daily at the Mount Vernon Estate in Virginia. Most recently he was the Global Production Lead for YouTube Originals where he oversaw more than 50 shows per year at a global level for the streamer and collaborated on projects with Lebron James, Alicia Keys, Will Smith, Pope Francis, Maluma, Ryan Garcia and Liza Koshy. While at YouTube José was the recipient of a PGA Award and was nominated for numerous Emmy Awards. José is a member of the Academy Of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences and the Directors Guild of America where he served as Co-Chair of the DGA Latino Committee.