Ana Elisa Sotelo van Oordt
I am a visual artist, filmmaker and educator.
My work focuses on culture, gender and on how humans interact with the natural world. I look to create images that change the way we perceive strength and femininity
Born in Peru, raised in Bolivia, Mexico, USA, Chile and Argentina.
M.A. in Film , American University
B.A. in Psychology, The George Washington University
Diploma in Visual Anthropology , Centro de la Imagen
AWARDS/HONORS
Picture of the Year (POY Latam) Winner , Sports 2023
Global Peace Award Shortlist 2023
International Women in Photograph (IWPA) Award + Special Mention 2021
Plan International Photography Award for the Because I am a Girl advocacy campaign
Latin American Environmental Film Festival - Opening film, Documentary Category. Buenos Aires, Argentina (2015)
Visions Film Festival- Winner, Environmental Film Category, Nominee:Cinematography, Sound Design and Editing. Washington D.C. (2014)
DC Independent Film Festival - Documentary Short Category. Washington, D.C. (2014)
Grants
Women Photograph (2021)
National Geographic Society COVID Journalist Emergency Fund (2021)
Scholar Award from The Center for Environmental Filmmaking (2014 & 2012)
MacLeod Scholarship Award from The Organization of American States (2011)
EXHIBITS
PORTRAITS OF THE UNIVERSE
“Diversité et Creativité” Cervantes Institute of Paris
Paris, France 2022
CARDUMEN
Solo Exhibit, La Rebelde
Lima, Peru, 2022
LAS TRUCHAS
Group Exhibit Organized by IWPA
Dubai, Tokyo, Paris, Geneva, Almería 2022
