Peanuts Entertainment Launches in London with Mirabal Sisters Film Alive in Their Garden Peanuts Entertainment, a London-based production company focused on Latin American stories, launches with its flagship feature Alive in Their Garden about the Mirabal Sisters. Peanuts Entertainment, a London-based production company focused on developing culturally rooted Latin American stories for international audiences, has launched. The company was founded by Dominican actor-filmmaker Amílcar Franco, a graduate of the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Alongside the launch, Peanuts unveiled its flagship project, Alive in Their Garden, a Spanish-language period drama inspired by the legacy of the Mirabal Sisters. Mirabal Sisters Inspire New FilmThe Mirabal Sisters were siblings in the Dominican Republic who opposed the brutal dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo. Three of the sisters were assassinated in 1960, turning them into national heroines and symbols of both popular and feminist resistance. Alive in Their Garden was developed in collaboration with Minou Tavárez Mirabal and Jaqueline Guzmán Mirabal, alongside the Mirabal Sisters House Museum. The project launches during the centenary year of Minerva Mirabal.As part of the development process, Franco worked closely with Minou Tavárez Mirabal and Jaqueline Guzmán Mirabal, conducting research at the museum and Fortaleza San Felipe in Puerto Plata. The filmmaking team was granted access to archival photographs, historical documentation, and personal artefacts associated with the sisters. Among the materials were original garments, accessories, and handbags connected to their final journey on 25 November 1960, later recognised by the United Nations as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.Production Details and Creative TeamAlive in Their Garden was shot entirely on 16mm, with support from Kodak and Harbor, reflecting what Peanuts Entertainment says is its commitment to a celluloid-first production model. The San Felipe Fort was recreated in Central London during winter by a creative team led by a female cinematographer, editor, and production designer. Casting was overseen by Emmy-winning casting director Olissa Rogers, known for Wednesday and Ted Lasso, with an international ensemble including Karl Queensborough, known for Hamilton in the West End, alongside performers from Spain, Argentina, and the Dominican Republic.Franco, as an actor, will next appear in Gareth Evans’ A Colt Is My Passport for Amazon MGM Studios and Orion Pictures. Behind the camera for Peanuts, he is looking to build a slate of productions connecting the U.K., Latin America, and the Caribbean.Inaugural Slate and Industry ContextBeyond Alive in Their Garden, Peanuts Entertainment’s inaugural slate includes its first completed production, The Peanut Vendors. The feature revisits the legacy of the iconic Cuban song El Manisero, featuring narration by three-time Olivier Award winner Alex Jennings, vocals by Grammy-nominated performer Christine Allado, and a new arrangement by Marcin Mazurek, composer of the BAFTA-winning short Rock, Paper, Scissors.The launch of Peanuts Entertainment comes amid a growing demand for diverse stories in the global market. By focusing on Latin American narratives, the company aims to bridge cultural gaps and bring underrepresented voices to international screens. The Mirabal Sisters’ story, in particular, resonates with contemporary movements against gender-based violence and authoritarianism.With its first projects, Peanuts Entertainment is positioning itself as a new player in the U.K. production landscape, dedicated to authentic storytelling and cultural heritage. The company’s commitment to shooting on film also signals a nod to traditional cinematic techniques, setting it apart in a digital age.