In memoriam: Agustina Chiarino
Obituary
EAVE mourns the passing of Uruguayan producer and EAVE graduate Agustina Chiarino, beloved member of the EAVE community, long-standing Group Leader and mentor of EAVE PUENTES, and one of the most respected and influential figures in Latin American cinema.
Born in Montevideo in 1977, Agustina dedicated her life to cinema, nurturing talent, building international collaborations, and supporting original voices. Trained in Political Science, Communication Studies, and Creative Documentary, she combined intellectual rigor, creative curiosity, and an extraordinary generosity of spirit throughout her remarkable career.
Agustina was a producer at Control Z Films before co-founding Mutante Cine alongside Fernando Epstein, a company that became a key force in Latin American independent cinema. In 2022, she launched her production company, Bocacha Films, continuing her lifelong commitment to discovering and supporting new stories.
Her filmography reflects both her artistic vision and her dedication to auteur cinema. As producer, she was behind acclaimed films including GIGANTE, EL 5 DE TALLERES and LAS OLAS by Adrián Biniez, HIROSHIMA and 3 by Pablo Stoll, TANTA AGUA by Ana Guevara and Leticia Jorge, and ALELI by Leticia Jorge. As co-producer, she contributed to internationally celebrated works such as BENZINHO, LAS HEREDERAS and MONOS. The films she helped bring to life received recognition at major festivals including Cannes, Berlin, Venice, San Sebastián, Sundance and Toronto.
Beyond her achievements as a producer and co-producer, Agustina was a passionate advocate for Latin American cinema and international cooperation. She spent eight years leading project development and co-production initiatives at Canal 10 in Uruguay and shared her expertise as a lecturer and mentor at institutions across Latin America and beyond. She worked as a tutor and advisor for numerous prestigious programs, including Biennale College, BrLab, BioBioLab and, most notably, EAVE PUENTES.
For many years, Agustina was at the heart of EAVE PUENTES. As Group Leader, mentor and collaborator, she guided countless producers through their professional journeys. Her insight, intelligence and sharp understanding of international co-production were invaluable, but it was her warmth, empathy and genuine care for people that made her truly exceptional. She had a unique ability to create trust, encourage dialogue and help others believe in their projects and themselves.
Agustina’s impact extends far beyond the films she produced and the workshops she led. She helped shape careers, build lasting partnerships and strengthen the bridges between Latin America and the international film community. Her presence lightened up every room she entered, and her generosity and unique energy left a lasting mark on everyone fortunate enough to work alongside her.
The EAVE community mourns the loss of a dear colleague, partner, mentor and friend. Her legacy continues to resonate through the filmmakers she supported, the stories she helped to bring to audiences around the world, and the community she helped to build.
Our thoughts are with her family, friends, collaborators and the many whose lives she touched.
Agustina will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.
Page published 19 June 2026. Updated 30 June 2026.
