Mayfe Ortega

As a producer and director with over 20 years of experience in the film and audiovisual industry, and a passion for cinema, anthropology, and education, Mayfe has collaborated with diverse populations, from children to adults, addressing local wisdom, cultural heritage, and disability experiences. She hopes for the projects she engages with to be innovative and socially impactful, to spark conversation, inspire, and transform.

Mayfe's most recent work includes:

• Eco de Luz / Light Memories: A feature-length documentary that premiered at IDFA 2024 and was nominated for Best First Feature.
• Juégate la Calle (2022-2023): A TV series promoting road safety.
• Oficios y Andares (2022): An innovative, interactive documentary with biopics of artisans facing gentrification in Quito's historic district.

Her portfolio showcases a wide range of projects that reflect creativity and versatility. Some notable examples include:

• Así dicen mis Abuelos (2008): A community-based, multilingual, and inter-generational cultural initiative that celebrates local wisdom and cultural heritage. (Animated shorts and illustrated books)
• Deaf Film Festival (2012): A groundbreaking festival that promoted Deaf culture and storytelling in Ecuador.
• El Secreto de la Luz (2014): An award-winning documentary that sheds light on Ecuador from the 1950's through the archives of Swedish photographer Rolf Blomberg.
• Atrapasueños, El Equipo Invencible, and El Diván: Engaging series for children and youth that explore everyday intercultural experiences in Ecuador's multicultural society.