"We transform narratives to inspire and empower children and youth."
Elke Franke is a film and TV director whose professional career is marked by a deep commitment to social and cultural causes. With an initial background in nursing and psychology, Elke has dedicated herself to creating audiovisual content that gives a voice to relevant topics such as childhood, inclusion, and human rights.
Since arriving in Mexico in 1996, she has worked tirelessly on projects to transform social realities through art. She is the mother of two daughters, one of whom has a disability, which has inspired her inclusive approach to all her projects. As a co-founder of Vientos Culturales, she has spearheaded initiatives such as the first national children’s news program in Mexico, “¡Vientos! Noticias que vuelan”, and has played a key role in creating impactful educational content.
In 2019, Elke produced and directed “Kuxlejal” and, together with Vientos Culturales, launched the campaign by the same name. This impactful film campaign helps reduce suicides among Tsotsil Indigenous youth, and in 2024, Vientos Culturales won the “Razón de ser” and “Compartir” awards. In 2021, Elke co-founded the audiovisual school “¿Qué me faltó preguntar?”, a platform that has trained more than 400 participants in audiovisual production focused on children and youth audiences.
"Compartir" Award for de Cinema Impact Campaign
Kuxlejal
Compartir
Ciudad de México
2024
"Razon de Ser" Award for de Cinema Impact Campaign
Kuxlejal
Razón de Ser
Ciudad de México
2024
Ganador Premio Valor testimonial "Guillermo G. Camarona Becerra"
Kuxlejal (Vida)
Pantalla de cristal
2021
Ganador "Mejor documental"
Kuxlejal (Vida)
Festival Guagua Cine
2021
Winner SESCTV Price
Kuxlejal
Comkids Iberoamericano
Sao Paolo
2021
Special Mention
Kuxlejal
Festival Ojo de pescado
Valparaiso
2021
Winner Best medium-length film
Kuxlejal
XVII Muestra Internacional de Mujeres en el Cine y la TV
Ciudad de México
2021
Winner Audience Award
Kuxlejal
Festival Cinema Planeta Luz de Otoño
Ciudad de México
2021
Winner Best documentary
Kuxlejal
Festival Guagua Cine
2021
Ganador "Mejor documental"
Kuxlejal (Vida)
Festival Kolibri
2020
Official Selection
Kuxlejal (Vida)
Festival internacional de cine de Morelia
Morelia
2020
Ganador Premio UNESCO
Kuxlejal (Vida)
Prix Jeunesse Germany 2020 (TV version)
Munich
2020
Official Selection
Kuxlejal
Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia
Morelia
2020
Winner Testimonial Value Prize "Guillermo G. Camarona Becerra"
Kuxlejal
Pantalla de Cristal
Mexico City
2020
Winner Best documentary
Kuxlejal
Festival Kolibri
La Paz
2020
Winner UNESCO Award
Kuxlejal
Prix Jeunesse Germany 2020 (TV version)
Munich
2020
Official Selection
Painting stars - Pedro, the violinist
Divercine Uruguay 2021
Official Selection
Painting stars - Pedro, the violinist
Docs MX 2020
Official Selection
Painting stars - Pedro, the violinist
"Mi primer festival" 2021
Official Selection
Painting stars - Pedro, the violinist
Prix Jeunesse Iberoamericano 2021
Sao Paulo
Winner - Best national production
Painting stars - Pedro, the violinist
International film festival Matatena Mexico 2020
México City
Winner Best Pitch (Hoso Bunka Foundation Prize )
Kuxlejal (Vida)
Japan Prize
Tokio
Winner Best Pitch (Hoso Bunka Foundation Prize )
Kuxlejal
Japan Prize
Tokio
Birth City
Eisenhüttenstadt
Current City
Tuxtla Gutiérrez
Hometown
Tuxtla Gutiérrez
Gender
Female
"We transform narratives to inspire and empower children and youth."
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