Fernando Sulichin
Fernando Sulichin
Fernando Sulichin is an Argentine filmmaker, producer and philanthropist. He is the founder of two production companies, Central Films and New Element Media. He has produced more than 25 films and worked with filmmakers including Spike Lee, Oliver Stone, Martin Scorsese, Marlon Brando, Sean Penn, Jim Jarmusch and Abel Ferrara. Sulichin’s productions have received numerous awards such as Sundance Prize Winner “Love Liza“ (2003) by Todd Louiso and Mary, Winner at Venice Film Festival by Abel Ferrara (2004). Sulichin has backed philanthropic endeavors throughout his career. He collaborated with Martin Scorsese The Film Foundation and is a life member of Nelson Mandela´s Foundation. He is currently board member of the J/P Haitian Relief Organization founded by Sean Penn. Sulichin also collaborates with The David Lynch Foundation. In 2015, Sulincin was awarded the Legion of Honour, France’s highest order of merit, for his work on a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of greenhouse gas emissions and global warming. Sulichin participated in the Peace to Prosperity workshop in Bahrain, a White House-led conference meant to promote a peace plan by encouraging investment and economic development in the Palestinian Territories. At this event, he participated in a panel discussion with FIFA President Gianni Infantino about the “Power of sports and entertainment” and their role in development.