I believe that my camera is my weapon to defend human rights in my countries.
Solutions Storytelling Project: LATAM
During 2024-2025 I have had the opportunity to be the Production Coordinator for SSP LATAM. Thanks to Video Consortium and Skoll Foundation, SSP uniquely puts power back into the hands of storytellers in the Global South and those closest to the issues we need to solve.
Thanks to the Harvard Review of Latin America for inviting me to write an article about my perspectives on the current US situation. Hopefully, my words will open a conversation with empathy.
“Back in my country, I remain that same dreamy girl who believes in the power of cinema to open conversations, to bring historical events into the present, and to make visible on screen those human stories from the other side of the border that inspire empathy toward others. I still dream that film can help heal the fractures of the past and build bridges between nations. At the very least, I am willing to try. "
Living Bodies
Experimental Short Film.
Artist Reel
All my life I’ve been inspired by the social struggles of my countries and in touching topics that should not be taboo for our societies. Gradually growing and learning from the experiences I’ve been blessed with, here is a piece of my work as a latin filmmaker.
I’m proudly Central American. I was born in Guatemala. My father is from Nicaragua, my mother from El Salvador and I’m happily naturalized Honduran.
Demo Reel
Together with my sister, Maria José Arauz, we founded Aurora Studio. We enjoy working in the advertising area of corporate brands as well as supporting Honduran and international NGOs. Here is a little bit of our work.
