Being a filmmaker in Guatemala is a challenge. Anaïs Taracena shares her career motivations and challenges, exploring the fusion between her life and her art. She invites us to learn about her involvement in all stages of production, reflecting on how her background as a political scientist influences her work and how she deals with funding difficulties. She also discusses the impact of Hollywood and Europe on local cinema, as well as the additional barriers that women face in the industry. It’s an intimate and insightful look at her creative process and the challenges that come with working in Guatemalan cinema.
Anaïs Taracena, cineasta documental con máster en Ciencias Políticas. Ha dirigido varios cortometrajes que se han proyectado en festivales internacionales de cine, universidades y comunidades. En el 2019 participa de la Berlinale Talents y del IDFA Academy School como directora emergente.