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