About BLACK MANDALA
Founded in 2017 in Auckland, New Zealand, BLACK MANDALA is a leading production and
international sales company specializing in high-quality genre films. Established by Michael Kraetzer
and Nicolas Onetti, the company has built a strong global presence in film sales, production, and
distribution.
Our Founders & Vision
Michael has been active in the film industry since 1993, founding multiple distribution companies
across Germany, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. After years in distribution, his production
career began in 2007, with standout titles such as the cult horror Inbred (2011) and Nightmare Radio
(2019), which earned accolades like “Anthology of the Year” and a Top 10 Films of 2019 ranking. He
has produced films across New Zealand, the UK, Germany, France, and the USA.
Nicolas has been a successful producer in Argentina since 2013, establishing himself as a key figure
in Latin American genre cinema. Together, Michael and Nicolas made their filmmaking debut with
What the Waters Left Behind (2017), setting new standards for Latin American horror. The film
premiered at Cannes’ Marché du Film and won multiple awards at top-tier genre festivals, including
Sitges, Morbido, and Obscura.
BLACK MANDALA is dedicated to developing and producing visually captivating, globally resonant
genre films while also managing international sales for both in-house productions and third-party
titles.
Industry Reach & Festival Presence
Frightfest, TIFF,
BIFFF, BIFAN, and many more, ensuring high visibility for our films. Our team actively participates in
all major film markets, maintaining direct relationships with over 10,000 international buyers,
distributors, and industry leaders.
As official partners with many festivals worldwide, we help filmmakers secure additional festival
placements. Through strategic international promotion, we create a solid foundation for global sales,
ensuring maximum exposure and strong commercial potential.
Comprehensive Filmmaker Support
BLACK MANDALA offers a full suite of services to filmmakers, including :
- international sales and distribution - connecting films with global platforms, streamers, and broadcasters
- festival strategy and promotion - maximizing exposure through top-tier festival placements
- long-term collaboration - partnering with filmmakers to develop multiple projects
Staff
Michael Kraetzer
co-CEO
Nicolas Onetti
co-CEO
Catherine Quantschnigg
Head of Sales
María Paula Ríos
Manager of Press and Festivals
Carlos Goitia
Production Manager
Mina Ibio
Sales and Accounting
Camilo Zaffora
Creative Manager
Martin Canalicchio
Manager, Digital Encoding and Delivery
Yanina Cordoba
Acquisitions Manager
Matias Rossi
Manager, Edition
Ludovico Opipari
Head of Deliveries
Mariano Cattaneo
Manager, Edition
Lautaro Rios
Manager, Edition
Our partners
About BLACK MANDALA
Founded in 2017 in Auckland, New Zealand, BLACK MANDALA is a leading production and
international sales company specializing in high-quality genre films. Established by Michael Kraetzer
and Nicolas Onetti, the company has built a strong global presence in film sales, production, and
distribution.
Our Founders & Vision
Michael has been active in the film industry since 1993, founding multiple distribution companies
across Germany, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. After years in distribution, his production
career began in 2007, with standout titles such as the cult horror Inbred (2011) and Nightmare Radio
(2019), which earned accolades like “Anthology of the Year” and a Top 10 Films of 2019 ranking. He
has produced films across New Zealand, the UK, Germany, France, and the USA.
Nicolas has been a successful producer in Argentina since 2013, establishing himself as a key figure
in Latin American genre cinema. Together, Michael and Nicolas made their filmmaking debut with
What the Waters Left Behind (2017), setting new standards for Latin American horror. The film
premiered at Cannes’ Marché du Film and won multiple awards at top-tier genre festivals, including
Sitges, Morbido, and Obscura.
BLACK MANDALA is dedicated to developing and producing visually captivating, globally resonant
genre films while also managing international sales for both in-house productions and third-party
titles.
Industry Reach & Festival Presence
Frightfest, TIFF,
BIFFF, BIFAN, and many more, ensuring high visibility for our films. Our team actively participates in
all major film markets, maintaining direct relationships with over 10,000 international buyers,
distributors, and industry leaders.
As official partners with many festivals worldwide, we help filmmakers secure additional festival
placements. Through strategic international promotion, we create a solid foundation for global sales,
ensuring maximum exposure and strong commercial potential.
Comprehensive Filmmaker Support
BLACK MANDALA offers a full suite of services to filmmakers, including :
- international sales and distribution - connecting films with global platforms, streamers, and broadcasters
- festival strategy and promotion - maximizing exposure through top-tier festival placements
- long-term collaboration - partnering with filmmakers to develop multiple projects
Staff
Michael Kraetzer
co-CEO
Nicolas Onetti
co-CEO
Catherine Quantschnigg
Head of Sales
María Paula Ríos
Manager of Press and Festivals
Ludovico Opipari
Head of Deliveries
Mina Ibio
Sales and Accounting
Carlos Goitia
Production Manager
Martin Canalicchio
Manager, Digital Encoding and Delivery
Yanina Cordoba
Acquisitions Manager
Mariano Cattaneo
Chief of Anthologies
Camilo Zaffora
Creative Manager
Lautaro Rios
Manager, Edition
Matias Rossi
Manager, Edition
Mariano Gomez
Coordinator, Marketing
Our partners