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Documentary - NOMINEE: ester Perez
THE VOICES OF THE RIVER
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In Guatemala, Mayan indigenous women self-appointed as Defenders fight against the entry of transnational corporations that plunder the natural resources in indigenous territory.
The Defenders are aware that to live a life free of violence, it is not enough to fight against external violence, the one that come from the hydroelectric, mining companies and the State. They also need to address the patriarchal violence in their closest environment, in their homes, in their communities. They have understood that the first territory to defend is the body itself.
In order to face the different aggressions, they carry out healing processes to shake off the blames and pain, pointing out who has the responsibility. The Defenders fight for the body-territory, together and from the sorority.
About author:
A- PROFESSIONAL CAREER
Free lance photographer:
1.- Documentary reports on human rights issues. Specialized on women rights. Latest reports in 2017-2019:
• Defenders (Mayan indigenous women fight for their land)
• The bear Feast (implicit violence against women in ancestral folk festivals)
• Women’s resistance in Palestine
• Not a step back (stop sexual harassment)
2.- Photovoice workshops (2017-2019). Design, organisation and carry out photovoice workshops.
B- PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
1.- Exhibitions (2017-2019):
-“Defensoras” (“Defenders”)at:
• DocField Documentary Photography Festival (Barcelona, Spain);
• XIV Forum against gender violence (Barcelona, Spain);
• Diputació de Barcelona (Spain);
• Collegue of Law of University of Barcelona (Spain)
-“Reconeix la Floresta” open-air exhibition (Spain)
2.- Awards (2017-2019):
-Mediterranean Women’s Fund Prize (France)
-Blipoint Mulafest Festival (Spain)
-Joan Cabanas price (Spain)
-Call for Art and Exhibition Projects (Spain)
-Dolors Porredon Price (Spain)
-Nemo Art Festival (Spain).
3.- Assignments (2017-2019):
-Association SUDS.
• Women’s resistance in Palestine
• Women’s fight in Central America
- Association NOVACT.
• Women’s resistance in Palestine.
• Community kindergarten in Palestine
4.- Curator (2018-2019):
-FRAGMENTS exhibition at:
• Palau Alòs (Spain)
• C.C. Pati LLimona (Spain)
-PARLEM DE LA NOSTRA IDENTITAT exhibition at:
• C.C. Trinitat Vella (Spain
• Trinitat Vella Library
C- OTHER MERITS
• Member of Photographic Social Vision
• Formed with specialized courses in a photography in IEFC and CFD, in Barcelona
• Formed through courses and workshops in feminisms, gender and development in Spain and UK
• Work at Oxfam and other NGOs for 20 years
• Postgraduate in Cooperation and Development, University of Barcelona
• Bachelor in Philosophy, University of Barcelona
The Defenders are aware that to live a life free of violence, it is not enough to fight against external violence, the one that come from the hydroelectric, mining companies and the State. They also need to address the patriarchal violence in their closest environment, in their homes, in their communities. They have understood that the first territory to defend is the body itself.
In order to face the different aggressions, they carry out healing processes to shake off the blames and pain, pointing out who has the responsibility. The Defenders fight for the body-territory, together and from the sorority.
About author:
A- PROFESSIONAL CAREER
Free lance photographer:
1.- Documentary reports on human rights issues. Specialized on women rights. Latest reports in 2017-2019:
• Defenders (Mayan indigenous women fight for their land)
• The bear Feast (implicit violence against women in ancestral folk festivals)
• Women’s resistance in Palestine
• Not a step back (stop sexual harassment)
2.- Photovoice workshops (2017-2019). Design, organisation and carry out photovoice workshops.
B- PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
1.- Exhibitions (2017-2019):
-“Defensoras” (“Defenders”)at:
• DocField Documentary Photography Festival (Barcelona, Spain);
• XIV Forum against gender violence (Barcelona, Spain);
• Diputació de Barcelona (Spain);
• Collegue of Law of University of Barcelona (Spain)
-“Reconeix la Floresta” open-air exhibition (Spain)
2.- Awards (2017-2019):
-Mediterranean Women’s Fund Prize (France)
-Blipoint Mulafest Festival (Spain)
-Joan Cabanas price (Spain)
-Call for Art and Exhibition Projects (Spain)
-Dolors Porredon Price (Spain)
-Nemo Art Festival (Spain).
3.- Assignments (2017-2019):
-Association SUDS.
• Women’s resistance in Palestine
• Women’s fight in Central America
- Association NOVACT.
• Women’s resistance in Palestine.
• Community kindergarten in Palestine
4.- Curator (2018-2019):
-FRAGMENTS exhibition at:
• Palau Alòs (Spain)
• C.C. Pati LLimona (Spain)
-PARLEM DE LA NOSTRA IDENTITAT exhibition at:
• C.C. Trinitat Vella (Spain
• Trinitat Vella Library
C- OTHER MERITS
• Member of Photographic Social Vision
• Formed with specialized courses in a photography in IEFC and CFD, in Barcelona
• Formed through courses and workshops in feminisms, gender and development in Spain and UK
• Work at Oxfam and other NGOs for 20 years
• Postgraduate in Cooperation and Development, University of Barcelona
• Bachelor in Philosophy, University of Barcelona