Mayu

I’m not sure when I decided to become a journalist, as the idea has always been there since childhood. What I do know is that I’ve always been moved by the fragility of the planet and restless over the stories, lives, and struggles of others.

When academia’s dynamics and the partisanship of mainstream media editorial boards shattered my romantic view of the profession, I turned to self-taught filmmaking for independent media in Brussels, eager to find a way to engage with the stories that truly matter. After a scholarship with a global network of videojournalists in NYC, I began producing multimedia news reports on social, environmental, and political issues across Europe, working alongside grassroots organizations.

Back in Barcelona, I co-founded an independent photojournalist project to document and understand social struggles through images. Since then, I’ve collaborated as a photographer, filmmaker, and writer for independent newspapers.

For the past two years, I’ve traveled around Central America reporting on land sovereignty and indigenous autonomy. Independent, versatile journalism fuels my passion for adventure, allowing me to stay curious and constantly learning, wherever I am.