El Grid follows what the region is doing to keep the lights on, while getting ready for the energy demands of the future. Beginning with the solutions proposed in Puerto Rico, we'll continue with visiting neighboring islands and countries to see how other innovators are tackling the same problems.
While many are looking for who to blame, El Grid highlights the heroes who are making a change for the better.
Halana Mediavilla is the founder, director and producer of FilmKik. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, she founded FilmKik in Santa Clara, California in 2012 and spent five years as a video producer and director at Google. In 2021 she brought the company home to Puerto Rico.
Today FilmKik makes original documentaries like Dirty Coin, Stranded and Bob the Beveler, driven by a curiosity about how modern life actually works. Dirty Coin was made independently and has played more than 500 screenings in over 200 cities and 43 countries, winning more than 23 awards, including Best National Documentary at the Puerto Rico Film Festival in 2025.
In more than 17 years of production, her work has reached over 500 million views. She has filmed at the Vatican, the White House and in jungles on four continents.
You may find her name written as Halana or Alana. The H is silent in Spanish, so you'll see it both ways.
Multiple distributors are interested in El Grid, but no one has fully commissioned the film yet - they want to see a rough cut first (the first full version of the film).
We're funding the rough cut ourselves, and we're looking for supporters to help us get there. Your backing goes toward filming and editing.
$25 and up
Your name on this website as a supporter and recognition on Halana's social media channels.
$150
Your name on this website and recognition on Halana's social media channels, plus an El Grid tote bag as our thank-you.
$250
Your name on this website and recognition on Halana's social media channels, plus an El Grid tote bag and hat as our thank-you.
$500
Your name in the film's credits and on this website, recognition on Halana's social media channels, plus the tote bag and hat.
$2,500
Two tickets to the red carpet early screening in 2027, your name in the credits and on this website, recognition on Halana's social media channels, plus the tote bag and hat if you want them, with shipping included.
Limited to 50 backers, for 100 seats in total. Travel and lodging aren't included, and dates may change.
Let's talk
If you'd like to play a bigger part in the film and have your name in the opening credits, book a meeting with Alana.
Every contribution helps. You can give by card or in bitcoin.
Bitcoin address
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Sending bitcoin? Email alana@filmkik.com with your name so we can thank you.
Your contribution supports the film. It isn't an investment, it doesn't include equity or a share of profits, and it isn't tax-deductible. After December 7, we can't guarantee delivery of gifts before the new year. Designs pictured aren't final - an artist will be commissioned for final artwork. Note that gifts are optional - if you'd rather put everything toward the film, choose "no gift".
Stranded is her award-winning documentary short. Before Dirty Coin, there was Stranded.
"First of all that documentary really needed to get made."
"The movie was awesome, It was captivating. I loved the Energy"
"Great film, great pacing. I'm really happy to see it become part of the public canon information."
"Whether you're a long-time Bitcoin enthusiast or a skeptic, [Dirty Coin] is a must-see documentary."
Kudzai Kutukwa, Bitcoin Magazine
"Equally impressive is the technical side; the documentary looks fantastic."
Indie Wrap
Silver Telly Award 2018 Bob the Beveler
Telly Award 2019 Pastor Bob Roberts Speaks about Evangelicals & Muslims
Telly Award Volvo #pitchinlisbon
Best National Documentary Puerto Rico Film Festival 2025 Dirty Coin
Award Winner Cannes Independent Shorts Stranded
Award Winner Mindfield Film Festival Los Angeles Stranded
Official Selection Anthem Film Festival (FreedomFest) Dirty Coin
Official Selection Amsterdam Lift-Off & Beijing Lift-Off Dirty Coin