Citizen Skull Boards Néstor Ruiz Medinas’ “In the End, Everything Will Be Okay” as Part of Strategic European Expansion

Los Angeles-based banner joins Spanish partners on “In the End, Everything Will Be Okay,” now shooting across rural Spain 

(Madrid, Spain – July 8, 2025) Citizen Skull Productions, the Los Angeles-based banner known for championing cross-genre talent, has joined “In the End, Everything Will Be Okay,” the second feature from Spanish filmmaker Néstor Ruiz Medina. The project is currently shooting across diverse regions of Spain—including Cuenca, Madrid, and Cádiz—and marks a key step in Citizen Skull’s growing presence in the European market.

“Citizen Skull is excited to join this project and to continue to expand into the European marketplace,” said Mark Myers, Owner and Producer at Citizen Skull.

The narrative intertwines five protagonists—Enrique, a 70-year-old man facing eviction from his boat; his niece Paloma, who leaves her daughter with him while attending a spiritual retreat to reset her chaotic life; Víctor, Paloma’s ex, who cares for elderly people and lives with Blanca, a social media influencer hiding secrets; and Santiago, a street-surviving member of the Furry community fighting to save his sick dog Rubio.

“We came across this project at the Marché du Film and felt it was the perfect opportunity to continue our expansion into the Spanish market with a story that is Spanish at its core, yet conceived for international audiences,” said Tonja Rene, producer and manager at Citizen Skull.

The film is produced by Spain’s Mono con Pistolas, Sorenfilms, and Hackeo Productions, with institutional backing from regional and local governments, including the Junta de Comunidades de Castilla-La Mancha and the Diputación de Cuenca.

Medina—whose feature debut “21 Positions” premiered at Tallinn Black Nights and later screened at Seville European Film Festival—has steadily built a reputation for intimate, socially aware cinema. He is a two-time Goya nominee for his short films and a regular presence on the European festival circuit.

“Filming in Cuenca, where my family is originally from, is deeply personal,” said Medina. “We’re also shooting in Cádiz, where I live now, and in Madrid, where I grew up. This mosaic of locations helps us move beyond the usual production hubs, such as Barcelona or the Canary Islands. It’s also a gesture toward decentralizing Spanish cinema.”

The film brings back key collaborators from Medina’s previous work, including “Money Heist” star, Esther Acebo, along with Roberto Manrique (“Sin Senos Sí Hay Paraíso”), María Lázaro (“21 Positions”), Alex Sorian Brown (“Evan Wood,” “Hour and Twenty”), Álvaro Manso (“30 Monedas”), Nüll García (“Punto Nemo”), Elena Zurita (“Islas”), and Ana Ruano (“Breathless, El Ser Querido”).

For Citizen Skull, this film represents more than a one-off co-production. The company recently wrapped Serena Y, a Spanish-American short helmed by Italian filmmaker Francesco Cocco, and several other projects are in early development as part of a broader European strategy.

“In the End, Everything Will Be Okay” is expected to wrap principal photography in late September, with delivery slated for later this year. The film will begin its festival run in the spring, with key European showcases in sight.

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