I’m a film and audiovisual professional passionate about the challenges and opportunities at the intersections of communication, territory, and diversity. Through environmental and conservation education—often using art, audio-visual storytelling, and visual culture—I help audiences connect with critical ecological knowledge and ancestral perspectives. I work across roles such as environmental tourism guide and audiovisual translator/interpreter, supporting international visitors with real-time translation for practical topics (including medical, legal, and utility contexts). My background also includes film theory and documentary practice, subtitling and audiovisual language integration for Spanish/English platforms, and ongoing learning through workshops in film heritage, intercultural communication, and climate communication.

MonicaJativa

I’m a film and audiovisual professional passionate about the challenges and opportunities at the intersections of communication, territory, and diversity. Through environmental and conservation education—often using art, audio-visual storytelling, and visual culture—I help audiences connect with critical ecological knowledge and ancestral perspectives. I work across roles such as environmental tourism guide and audiovisual translator/interpreter, supporting international visitors with real-time translation for practical topics (including medical, legal, and utility contexts). My background also includes film theory and documentary practice, subtitling and audiovisual language integration for Spanish/English platforms, and ongoing learning through workshops in film heritage, intercultural communication, and climate communication.

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I’m a film and audiovisual professional passionate about the challenges and opportunities at the intersections of communication, territory, and diversity. Through environmental and conservation education—often using art, audio-visual storytelling, and visual culture—I help audiences connect with critical ecological knowledge and ancestral perspectives.

I work across roles such as environmental tourism guide and audiovisual translator/interpreter, supporting international visitors with real-time translation for practical topics (including medical, legal, and utility contexts). My background also includes film theory and documentary practice, subtitling and audiovisual language integration for Spanish/English platforms, and ongoing learning through workshops in film heritage, intercultural communication, and climate communication.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Programmer (9th edition) at Quito International Film Festival (Al Al? / 9th edition)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Curated venue programming for short film categories from the festival submissions.
Film ratings by age professional (Youth content safety) at Institute of Film and Audiovisual Creation (Ecuador)
February 1, 2020 - Present
Age-based film rating for responsible and safe content for young audiences.
Assistant editor / subtitling at World of Words (Dotsub / post-production)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Worked on subtitled content and translation across English-Spanish for international distribution.
Subtitler and translator (Spanish-English) at World of Words (Dotsub)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Subtitling and translation from English-Spanish on an international platform, with additional support in subtitle-dot workflow.
Post-production (pilot) at World of Words Pilot 2020 (Post-production)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Subtitling and post-production tasks for the pilot; supported language accessibility.
Teacher / Assistant Editor (Puce-Freelance) at Puce-Freelance
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Teaching and editorial support, including subtitling and chroma-key assistance for audiovisual projects.
Assistant Director at Humus-Humus (TV series for EDUC A TV)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Supported assistant directorial duties for the TV series Humus-Humus, collaborating on audiovisual production processes.
Translator and interpreter at Kapawi Lodge (Kapawi)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2024
Bilingual (Spanish/English) telephone interpretation and real-time translation of medical, legal, and practical topics for visitors.
Environmental tourism guide at Kapawi Lodge (Kapawi)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Environmental tourism guidance with a focus on conservation and ancestral knowledge; supports international visitors through translation and interpretation.

Education

Master's Degree in Communication Research (specialization in Diversity and Visibility) at Andean University Simón Bolívar
January 1, 2026 - September 11, 2026
Master's Degree in Film and Television: Industry, Culture, and Theory at University of Westminster, United Kingdom
January 1, 2014 - September 11, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Ecotourism and National Guide at Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador
January 1, 2008 - September 11, 2026

Qualifications

Bi-lingual telephone interpreter (Uio-language)
January 1, 2020 - September 11, 2026
IT TEFL / TESOL (Online)
January 1, 2019 - September 11, 2026
SENESCYT Full Scholarship (Ecotourism and National Guide background)
January 1, 2008 - September 11, 2026
Tuition scholarship (Master’s)
January 1, 2026 - September 11, 2026
Film rating by age experience (Institute of Film and Audiovisual Creation)
February 1, 2020 - September 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization