Every perspective is shaped by a story.
Listen and expand.
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I´m a storyteller
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I create and manage multidisciplinary, cultural, and educational projects
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I´m a film/video producer and director
Singing, dancing & drawing are definitely not my strengths but I am patient, consistent, and creative. I love languages and deciphering culture through their use and practice, I'm by far more of a listener than a talker.
I’m drawn to the many forms storytelling can take—whether it’s a documentary, an educational children’s series, or a short, clever reel. What captivates me most is the profound power and ability of images to shape perception. How we choose to use that power is one of my greatest concerns. Visual storytelling is a deeply influential medium, and with that influence comes a strong sense of responsibility for the stories I choose to tell.
The impact of storytelling also lies in the experiential practice that unfolds when people come together—whether to make, watch, or discuss a film, to engage in a workshop, festival, conference & even a picnic. It´s the encounters that create touching and life-changing experiences.
Here are some facts
Born in Quito, Ecuador, fluent in Spanish, French, and English, with some rusty German, the foundation for a multicultural and multilingual career was set early on. For the past 12 years, the role of inbound coordinator for Portland State University's Speech-Language Pathologists summer program has provided a bridge between education and international collaboration.
With a background in film and a Master’s degree in visual anthropology, the professional journey began in 2002 as an assistant director in Ecuador’s film and advertising industry, eventually transitioning into advertising direction. That experience sparked a shift in 2008 toward cultural research and project development in collaboration with indigenous communities across Ecuador, leading to the creation of Ecuador’s first Deaf film festival.
The documentary El Secreto de la luz marked a return to film-making, followed by the opportunity to write and direct TV series for children, which aired on national television. During the pandemic, work focused on an interactive web documentary exploring the arts and crafts of elderly artisans in Quito’s historic center. Most recently, the TV series on the use of public space and road safety for young adults was completed.
As writer and producer of the award-winning documentary Eco de Luz – Light Memories, which premiered at IDFA in 2024, storytelling continues to be a vehicle for visibility and reflection.
