Escazú Souls is an animated documentary series that delves into the lives and suspicious deaths of six environmental activists across Latin America. Through the voices of their loved ones, the series explores unresolved conflicts and the ongoing struggle for justice in the territories they defended.
Each episode features a unique visual style and focuses on critical issues such as illegal mining, water scarcity, illegal logging, and unlawful land occupation.
The project is currently seeking investors, co-producers, companies, and strategic partners.
Status: Pilot episode in production.
This project is a co-production between CUBHO Audiovisual (Chile), Leste (Brasil), Polygonal Factory (Spain) and Forward Films (Spain).
Funds:
Pitch:
MIFA Pitches, Annecy Festival 2025
Animadeba 2024
Conecta – Meeting of the International Documentary Film Industry 2023
Labs:
Anima Spirit Inspirational Lab / When East Meets West 2025
RIA – Apa Lab 2023
Next Lab 2023 y 2024
Markets:
DokLeipzig 2025
Pixelatl 2023
Premios Quirino 2023 e 2025
Doc Montevideo 2023
DocSP 2023
Miradas Doc 2023
SanFic 2023
ITFS – Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film 2023
Ficha técnica:
Format: Animated documentary series
Episodes: 6 x 15 min
Director & Showrunner: Nicholas Hooper H.
Technical Director: Raúl Navas
Animation Director: Javier Polo
Art Direction: Felipe Augusto and Manoela Cardoso
Executive Producers: Isidora Fajardo and Laura Dauden
General Producer: Marina Bigardi
Pilot Episode Screenplay: Raimundo Bastidas
Production Assistant: Miguel Angel Herrera