Ismaele Tortella
Italy

I have devoted the past 10 years to the study of nature and film. Exploring far-flung corners of the globe has opened my eyes to the diversity of our planet. I began my career as a wildlife photographer, publishing photojournalism in international magazines. I was also shortlisted as a finalist in international photography competitions. Then, I began to specialise in creating videos and documentaries.
After moving to the Norwegian Arctic, my focus shifted from representing nature itself to creating a space for locals to talk about nature. I directed two short documentaries and created a series of short videos, featuring the perspectives of different locals. Thanks to this exposure, I was invited twice to guest on the Geo programme on national Italian TV.
I have gradually become more engaged in combining different art forms. In 2019, this passion led me to write an autobiographical narrative of my experience living in the Atlantic Forest of South America.

Project brought to ESoDoc: Arctic Blue