Emily Yaceni Mazariegos León, originally from
Puerto Barrios, Izabal, and currently residing in
Guatemala City, is a filmmaker passionate about visual
art and cinematic storytelling. Since 2021, she has
found in cinema a powerful tool to explore the
complexity of the human condition, particularly
through the genres of crime, drama, and suspense.
Emily is in her final year of the Bachelor's degree in
Film, Visual Arts, and Entrepreneurship at
Universidad Francisco Marroquín, an institution
where she has developed her passion for art direction,
makeup, costume design, and film production.
Additionally, she has complemented her education
with studies in digital marketing and e-commerce
strategies, aiming to integrate the power of
storytelling with the advertising field.
During her university career, she has worked on
various film projects such as:
- To Hell and Back, Guatemala (2,022) -Monarca, Guatemala (2,023)
- Nóstos, Guatemala (2,023)
- El Silencio del Pa’bank Guatemala (2,024)
- Mañana será otro día, Guatemala (2,024)
- Al filo del cielo, Guatemala (2,025)
- Los de la lucha, Guatemala (2,025)
She has stood out mainly in the art department,
makeup, and sound direction. Her ability to
conceptualize and execute aesthetic proposals has
enriched the visual impact of her projects. She has also
collaborated on advertising productions for brands
like Dorada Ice, Distefano, and the beverage Karma.
Ice, Distefano y la bebida Karma.
Her most notable project to date is Briella, a short film
that explores the loss of innocence as a result of
violence in Guatemala and other Latin American
countries. Briella tells the story of a young girl facing
the tragedy of her parents' kidnapping, her uncle's
murder, and the process of adapting to a solitary and
violent reality.
Emily is the founder of Emmarea Studios, a creative
space where she brings her artistic vision to life in
audiovisual and photographic projects. Additionally,
her interest in digital marketing has led her to
strengthen her presence on social media platforms like
TikTok, Instagram, and Twitch, where she shares
creative and personal content under the name
"emmaltesse".
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