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Production Underway for “Eliseo” – The Docuseries on Chile’s Only Driver to Compete in Formula 1, IndyCar, Le Mans, Dakar, and WRC
Filming has officially begun on Eliseo, the highly anticipated docuseries chronicling the life and legacy of Chilean motorsport legend Eliseo Salazar — From the toughest circuits in the world to the greatest stages in motorsport, Eliseo Salazar built a career defined by resilience, vision, and determination. The only Chilean to race in Formula 1, IndyCar, Le Mans, the Dakar Rally, and the WRC, his story isn’t just about competing ; it’s about pushing beyond every limit.
Currently in production across Chile, Argentina, United States, and Europe, the series explores Salazar’s extraordinary rise from a politically and culturally complex Chile to the pinnacle of global motorsport — navigating personal ambition, international pressures, and the evolution of a racing career unlike any other.
The production is spearheaded by Stone’s Hill Productions, a boutique film studio renowned for delivering long- and short-form content, branded storytelling, and episodic media for both broadcast and streaming platforms. From concept development through post-production, Stone’s Hill brings a unified, cinematic approach that ensures every episode and piece of ancillary content maintains premium quality and narrative cohesion.
The series is produced by an award-winning international team led by Executive Producer Juan Pablo Manterola, and directed by Nicolás Manterola, whose striking visual style and keen narrative sense bring Eliseo’s journey vividly to life.
“From the start, this project was never just about telling a sports story , it was about capturing the spirit of a man who dared to go further than anyone thought possible. As a Chilean producer, I’m proud to lead a team committed to honoring Eliseo’s legacy with a global production that blends emotion, scale, and cinematic craft. This is a story that belongs to all of us.”
Juan Pablo Manterola, Executive Producer
“I never set out to make history — I just followed my passion and refused to give up. If this story shows anything, it’s that no dream is too distant when you’re willing to fight for it.”
Eliseo Salazar, Executive Producer
Behind the Camera: Eliseo Series
Synopsis
ELISEO is a 5-part limited docu-series chronicling the extraordinary journey of Eliseo Salazar the only Chilean driver to conquer the world's most challenging and prestigious motorsport arenas: Formula 1, IndyCar, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Dakar Rally, and the WRC.
Salazar's legacy is not defined by trophies alone, but by resilience, longevity, and an unwavering spirit that refused to yield. Through near-fatal crashes, public battles, and historic comebacks, he became more than a racer he became a symbol of perseverance and possibility.
This is not just the story of a motorsports legend. It’s a story about what it takes to endure and what it means to lead the way forward.
Meet the Team
Our award-winning team brings together filmmakers, producers, cinematographers, and production specialists with extensive global experience in documentaries and feature films. Their combined expertise ensures Eliseo Salazar’s story is told with exceptional quality and authenticity.
“This isn’t just a sports story — it’s about someone who defied limits and never stopped moving forward,” says Director Nicolás Manterola. “Eliseo’s journey is deeply human, full of conflict, risk, and reinvention — and we’re committed to telling it with the respect and power it deserves.”
Imaging Architecture
To bring Eliseo’s story to life with feature-film quality, we’re capturing every frame on ARRI ALEXA 35 and ALEXA Mini LF bodies—harnessing their Super 35 and large-format sensors, each delivering up to 17 stops of dynamic range and buttery skin tones—and pairing them exclusively with ARRI Signature Prime lenses. Spanning focal lengths from ultra-wide 12 mm through 280 mm telephoto, these primes guarantee consistent color rendition, razor-sharp detail, and beautifully smooth bokeh. Their compact, ergonomic design lets us shoot handheld, on gimbals, or mounted on remote heads without compromising stability or image integrity—so every moment of Eliseo’s journey is rendered with absolute precision and cinematic depth
“The Alexa 35’s latitude combined with Signature Primes gives us a palette that feels both expansive and intimate—every highlight, shadow and facial nuance is at our command.”
— Bob Scott, Director of Photography (USA)
“Shooting on the Mini LF lets us get up close in the cockpit and still capture the raw emotion on Eliseo’s face with stunning clarity. Those primes simply sing.”
— Juan Antonio Villarroel, Director of Photography (Chile)
Jonah Travick
“Every project comes with challenges, but this one carries heart. We’re not just producing a series —we’re honoring a journey that reignites our passion for storytelling and reminds us of its incredible power.”
Kyran Guild
"Bringing a production to life across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America is no small feat — our role is to create the structure and support that allows the emotion, the story, and the legacy to take center stage."
Leo Avalos
“Being part of a project that celebrates one of our own — and doing it with authenticity and care — has been an unforgettable experience.”
