My name is Mariana. I am a biologist and conservation and underwater filmmaker and photographer from Colombia. My work focuses on sharing stories that reflect the relationship between people and Nature, and the efforts of local and indigenous communities to preserve their territories and cultures. My work aims to create impactful stories which lead to creating tangible impacts for both the environment and for those who dedicate their lives to protecting it.

I am co-founder and co-director of Coral Studio, a conservation and underwater production company specialized in creating films to raise awareness on social-environmental issues.
Likewise, I am Executive Officer for the Ecosystem Management Commission of the International Union for Conservation of Nature – IUCN.

My work includes feature documentaries, short film documentaries, music videos, tv and digital series, as well as impact campaigns for the Colombian Ocean Commission, Photographers Without Borders, National Parks of Colombia, Sony and National Geographic, among others.