Pol is a screenwriter and a director who brings stories to life through the intricate craft of 2D animation. He holds a master’s degree from the Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Art Visuel de La Cambre, where many of Europe’s top illustrators have honed their skills. Since 2023, Pol has been instructing at La Cambre, imparting his expertise in the technique and fundamentals of 2D animation. His animated shorts have captivated audiences at national and international festivals, including “Zinebi” (Bilbao), “Zebra peotry film festival” (Berlin), Kyiv International short film festival ( kiev), Anima ( Brussel ).

Pol’s versatile portfolio extends across various sectors, from advocating for political, gender, and human rights issues to creative ventures in advertising and music. His collaboration with EarthEcho highlights his adaptability, establishing him as a visionary in animated storytelling. Recently, Pol contributed to the development of civic education campaigns on human rights and gender in Madagascar and Comoros for European Union-funded projects.

Jose is from north-western Spain and works out of Amman, Jordan. In the early 2000s he worked in Colombia, Venezuela, Palestine and Darfur for the Cover Agency, Associated Press (AP) and Agence France-Presse (AFP). He later covered events in the Great Lakes Region and Horn of Africa. José has received numerous awards for his work, including World Press Photo, Pictures of the Year and Leica Oskar Barnack. His photographs have been published widely in prestigious US newspapers and magazines and in high-profile newspapers and publications across Europe. In November 2008, José was kidnapped in Somalia for three months with the English journalist Colin Freeman. They were making a report on piracy for a British newspaper. The experience led José to write “Banknote of Ida” on Somalia and piracy.

Paul is an Irish journalist and media professional with over 30 years’ experience in video and radio broadcasting across the world, including almost 20 years as foreign correspondent, editor, producer and presenter for the BBC. He was based as the BBC’s resident correspondent in Pakistan, Russia, Ukraine and Serbia. Paul has a degree in German and Russian and, after leaving the BBC, focused on European news, election observations around the world and development issues, making documentaries and features for the EU and development community. He has filmed several documentaries in Afghanistan and Iraq, which were shown at international film festivals, and has covered stories and developments in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Sudan, Chad, and in many countries of sub-Saharan Africa. Paul has a passion for film and documentary making. For 15 years he has served as a member of the jury of the ECU Independent Film Festival in Paris.

Rafa holds a Law degree and an MBA. He brings over twenty years of experience in finance, administration, and organizational leadership across both the private and social sectors. After leading a company in Spain, he shifted his focus toward social impact, directing an educational center in Asia and supporting the development of socially and environmentally driven ventures in Central America. He has led multicultural teams, developed training tools for volunteers, and implemented tech-based management solutions.

Irene is passionate about advancing sustainable impact through strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and effective communication. With experience in communication and social impact, she works to connect people, ideas, and resources that drive positive change. She supports resource mobilization efforts and contributes to proposal development, donor relations, and reporting. Her work focuses on strengthening relationships and developing materials that enhance visibility, engagement, and fundraising strategies. Irene holds a Master’s degree in Global Studies from Jönköping University and a Bachelor’s degree in Corporate Communication and Public Relations from IULM University in Milan.