Stories that change the world
Our Story
At El Viaje Films, we believe stories have the power to change the world. Everything we do is driven by a commitment to telling stories that move audiences, stories that reflect the world we live in, while also opening windows into new ways of seeing it. Through cinema, we aim to create emotional connections that invite empathy, provoke reflection, and remind us of our shared humanity.
Mission
Empowering storytelling
El Viaje Films’ mission is to develop and produce premium stories with strong artistic vision and emotional impact. We believe storytelling can transform perspectives, engage global audiences, and create meaningful dialogue by reflecting reality while offering new ways of seeing the world.
At El Viaje Films, our commitment goes beyond storytelling. We strive to produce our films using sustainable practices, guided by the belief that caring for the world we live in is a shared responsibility. All our productions are designed to minimize environmental impact, with the goal of achieving zero waste and carbon-neutral sets whenever possible.
Team
Santiago Paladines
Santiago Paladines is the founder and CEO of El Viaje Films. He is an
award-winning director, producer, and writer with over fifteen years of experience developing and producing premium scripted and documentary content. His work spans independent films and
high-profile international productions, combining strong artistic vision with a deep understanding of global storytelling and production.
@Santiago_paladines
Johana Paladines
Ecuadorian film, television, and radio producer with extensive experience in scripted and unscripted content. She holds a Master’s degree in Film and Television Production from Blanquerna – Ramon Llull University in Barcelona. She worked on the acclaimed TV program Polònia in Spain and created and produced the Ecuadorian radio show En boca de tres for over a decade. Her credits include the feature documentary Estrella 14 and the hit feature film Los Wanabis (2023). She is currently developing new feature projects with El Viaje Films.
@johanapaladines
Nuria Estrella
Nuria Estrella is an environmental management specialist with over 15 years of experience in conservation and sustainability across public, private, and international sectors, with a strong focus on the Galápagos Islands. She holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Management from the Université Libre de Bruxelles, a diploma in Sustainability and Climate Change from UCLA, and is LEED-accredited. Her work integrating sustainability practices into film productions led to the “Zero Waste Cinema” mission and the production of Los Wanabis, Ecuador’s first zero-waste and carbon-neutral feature film, recognized by the Ministry of the Environment and the Municipality of Quito.
@nuriaisabel
Luis Felipe Paladines
Audiovisual professional trained at the University of Palermo in Argentina, where he received the award for Best Graduation Project. He began his career in the Argentine advertising industry and later co-founded the production company Grupo Taita in Ecuador, where he works as a director. He has led major advertising campaigns for brands such as Audi, Volkswagen, Pizza Hut, Hino, and TAME Airlines, and has worked as a cinematographer on documentaries, music videos, and commercials. He was the director of photography of Los Wanabis (2023), the most-watched Ecuadorian film of that year.
@palacineec