I’m Daniel Martínez-Quintanilla, a cultural artivist and filmmaker. Through documentary filmmaking, community collaboration, and cultural initiatives, I work on projects that aim to shine a light on the Peruvian Amazon across diverse cultural contexts. My focus is on creating spaces for audiovisual production and storytelling, particularly within indigenous communities.

My journey as a filmmaker has been an incredible ride. I’ve had the honor of having my work recognized at prestigious international film festivals like San Sebastián and Hot Docs, and I’ve been awarded Peru’s National Film Award. Some of my projects have been featured in major media outlets such as HBO, El País, The Washington Post, and the Associated Press. Right now, I’m thrilled to be producing my first feature film, Barrabás, with funding from both the Peruvian and Spanish governments.

As an artivist, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with various social movements. My vision is to create spaces where art, music, and storytelling spark critical conversations about climate action, forest conservation, and social justice. Among the initiatives I’m deeply passionate about are the Entertainment and Culture Pavilion, which bridges cultural gaps in global climate action during events like the COP UN Climate Change Conference, and the Muyuna Floating Jungle Film Festival, held in the Belén neighborhood of Iquitos. This festival, rooted in innovation and ancestral wisdom, is transforming the cultural landscape of the Peruvian Amazon—and I couldn’t be more excited to be a part of it.