Photo by Willeke Machiels

I have a purpose for telling stories... that have a purpose.
Born in Colombia and currently based in The Netherlands, I explore how to tell powerful and empowering stories that connect us as humans. 
Through animation, filmmaking, documentary, illustration, art direction and visual arts, I focus on topics like diversity, inclusion, feminism, social justice and mental health.
I also have a passion for public speaking, teaching and community building around creativity.
My strong suit is the artistic direction for creative socially engaged projects, I am your trusted set of eyes to deliver your important message.

Interested? Send me a message!
hello@jeilustra.com


Selected Clients
Toffey| Kunstloc| Sandbox INC.| LPX Digital| EPIX Studios​​​​​​​

Awards and Grants
2019 - Jóvenes Talento Postgraduate Scholarship 
2020 - NEXT Talent program 
2021 - AFK: Amsterdam Fonds Vor Der Kunst
2022 - Stimuleringsfonds, The Netherlands
2022 - Nederlands Film Fonds​​​​​​​

Festival Selections
ANIFILM international animation festival/ Chec Republic
CHILEMONOS international animation festival/ Chile
ANNY: Animation Nights New York/ USA
Lanterna Mágica: International Animation Festival/ Brazil
ANIMA:Córdoba International Animation Festival/ Argentina
Central Illinois Feminist Film Festival/USA
6th Chaniartoon 2020/ Greece
Linoleum Contemporary Animation and Media Art Festival/ Ukraine
YOUKI International Youth Media Festival/ Vienna
BIT BANG Animation Festival/ Argentina
Prime The Animation! New Talent International Festival/ Spain
Rising of Lusitania - AnimaDoc Film Festival/ Poland
Women’s Film Festival – Demakijaż/ Poland
ANIMEST International Animation Festival/ Romania
Talks/ Workshops
Moderator: Playgrounds 2021 STATE OF THE INDUSTRY - SOUTH AMERICA/ 2020
Guest speaker  Master of Animation, st. joost academy/ 2020
Teacher - Animate to find yourself  Workshop - WIA Colombia/ 2020
socials