PANAMA CITY, PANAMA – February 25, 2026 – 40 Grados Producciones S.A., a leader in Panamanian media logistics, today announced the successful completion of a marathon 168-hour live broadcast from a remote jungle island, produced in collaboration with Los Angeles-based powerhouse Thunder Studios. The event, featuring top digital creator Jasontheween, marks a pivotal shift in the “Creator Economy,” where influencers are now commanding production scales previously reserved for major television networks.
The project required 40 Grados Producciones to transform a virgin jungle island—void of electricity or infrastructure—into a high-tech broadcasting hub. To maintain a 24/7 live signal for seven days, the team deployed a sophisticated technical ecosystem including 12 remote-controlled PTZ cameras and 6 mobile cameramen transmitting wirelessly through dense tropical foliage to a centralized “Jungle Control Room” powered by independent industrial generators.
“We are witnessing a historic transformation in how content is produced,” said Gabriel Padilla, Representative of 40 Grados Producciones S.A. “The era of influencers being limited to smartphones is over. Today, global creators are the new networks. By partnering with Thunder Studios, we proved that Panama has the technical grit and broadcast-grade infrastructure to support the world’s most ambitious digital moguls in the most challenging environments on earth.”
The production represents a new standard for “IRL” (In Real Life) streaming, blending the raw, authentic nature of influencer content with the multi-angle, high-uptime reliability of professional television. While traditional broadcast channels once held a monopoly on such large-scale remote productions, the rise of high-income digital creators has created a demand for specialized firms like 40 Grados that can deliver “Hollywood-quality” logistics at the speed of the internet.
Key Technical Milestones of the Production:
- 100% Uptime: Seven days of continuous broadcasting without a single power or signal failure.
- Complex Logistics: Mobilization of over 10 tons of equipment via sea to a remote, off-grid location.
- Hybrid Crew: A synchronized effort between LA-based creative direction and Panamanian technical engineering.
40 Grados Producciones S.A. continues to position Panama as a premier global hub for extreme location scouting and high-stakes media production.
About 40 Grados Producciones S.A. Based in Panama City, 40 Grados Producciones S.A. (R.U.C. 155715164-2-2021) specializes in high-complexity media logistics, live broadcast engineering, and remote location production. Led by Gabriel Padilla, the firm serves international clients looking to push the boundaries of modern content creation. https://40gradosproducciones.com/
About Thunder Studios Thunder Studios is a fully integrated media and technology company based in Los Angeles, California. Operating out of a 150,000 square foot production facility, Thunder provides world-class stages and broadcast services for the gaming, esports, and entertainment industries. https://www.thunderstudios.com/
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Media Contact: Gabriel Padilla – Producer – 40 Grados Producciones S.A. Email: [email protected] Phone: +507 6215-7178 Address: The Century Tower, Suite 401, Panama City, Republic of Panama
