Filmax Presents Mr. Hand Solo at MIPCOM

Filmax is showcasing at MIPCOM the documentary Mr. Hand Solo, based on the true story of David Aguilar, a teenager with Poland Syndrome whose passion for Legos led him to design and create his own prosthetic arm.

The film, directed by Héctor Romance and produced by José Pozo (Solo) and Ferran Aguilar, is currently in the post-production stage and will be ready at the beginning of next year. Mr. Hand Solo will be presented to international buyers for the first time at MIPCOM, where they will be able to see a promo.

Aguilar, the film’s protagonist, is a teenage boy who lives in Andorra. He was born with Poland Syndrome, a disorder that led to him having a deformed right arm. As a child, David would construct vehicles and toys with Legos, something that would eventually lead him to build his very own prosthesis.

Aguilar was also able to install a battery that functions as a bicep, as well as a fishing line that allows him to maneuver his arm like an able-bodied person would. Apart from his passion for Lego, David is also an EDM DJ, who goes by the name “Hand Solo.”

“We’re delighted to bring such an inspirational and passionate story like David’s to a market as important as MIPCOM. We believe this documentary will generate a lot of interest from audiences around the world and that we’ll make some great sales,” said Iván Díaz, head of international at Filmax.

Aguilar added: “I’m 100% sure that telling this story about how I overcame life’s obstacles will help many people around the world, whatever their relationship to disability may be. With this documentary, I want to encourage people to never give up and to keep fighting for their dreams. If we work hard and fight for what we want in life, nothing is impossible.”