MACHAKILLER is a dynamic Canadian film and television production company dedicated to crafting captivating scripted and non-scripted content for audiences worldwide. With a focus on high-concept storytelling, we specialize in delivering compelling narratives that resonate with international audiences. At Machakiller, we champion diverse voices both in front of and behind the camera. Through our projects, we aim to offer audiences high-quality content, a fresh perspective, and emotional depth, ushering in a new era of genre-specific productions that captivate and inspire.

ADRIAN G. DE LA PEÑA

FOUNDER

Adrian G. de la Peña is a Mexican-Canadian emerging director and producer with over 15 years of experience. He is an avid horror fan, pizza eater, and metal listener. Among his highlights are being part of 2025 Genre Rules Lab at When East Meets West, Trieste, participating in the 2024 Film Market Access Market Readiness Program fellowship at Marché du Film in Cannes, and being part of the 2022 Blood in the Snow Film Festival Horror Development Lab with the feature film titled Naualli. Naualli's proof of concept film has been selected in over 25 festivals worldwide and received 6 awards to this date. His short film T-Minus (2018) won numerous awards and earned inclusion in the anthology feature The Impact (2022).

As a director, Adrian has proven his ability to handle any genre or medium effectively, easily adapting his directing approach from scripted works to commercials and documentaries. His style is defined by a naturalistic approach, focusing on intimate human relationships and character connections. Adrian's work as an editor for broadcast advertising and documentaries not only enhances his directing point of view but also underscores his resourcefulness, adaptability, and versatility as a creative professional.