WHO WE ARE
ILSE PRODUCCIONES was founded by writer Emma Sepúlveda and human rights activist and filmmaker Samuel Sebastian.
Emma Sepúlveda has received international recognition for her work in literature and human rights advocacy. She has published more than thirty books.In 2014, President Barack Obama appointed her as a member of the Fulbright International Committee in the United States, making her the first Latina to receive this distinction. She is a Professor Emerita at the University of Nevada, Reno, where she founded the Latino Studies Center and received numerous awards over her more than 35 years of work at the institution.
Samuel Sebastian is a filmmaker and human rights activist with over 25 years of international filmmaking experience. Throughout his career, he has worked in France, Switzerland, Azerbaijan, Morocco, Uganda, Argelia and Spain, among other countries. His productions have earned numerous accolades. He is currently working on his next feature films: In the name of the mother and Ilse.
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WHAT WE DO
We create powerful stories inspired by social issues. Thanks to our extensive international experience, we collaborate on co-productions with other countries to create stories with a strong global impact. We also produce short films and documentaries that address topics related to migration, human rights, and the social concerns of today’s world. In this way, we take part in major international projects with universities as well as institutions all-around the world committed to art, culture, and global peace.
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