TIERRA FIRME

Documentary Report / Commissioned by the Government of the Canary Islands In collaboration with the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Senegal.

In 2024, Julio Díaz captured the essence of Tierra Firme, an initiative led by the Government of the Canary Islands and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Senegal. The project aims to create sustainable employment opportunities for individuals at risk of social exclusion within Senegal.

This documentary piece documents the personal stories behind the initiative, using a visual language that honors their journey and highlights the human impact of social cooperation.

Credits

Director Julio Díaz Hernández

Executive Producers & Institutional Partners Fernando Clavijo (President of the Canary Islands), Rafael Rodríguez (President of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Senegal), Luis Padilla (Director General for Relations with Africa), Pedro Rodríguez (CEO Capturs), Paula Medina Agromayor (General Secretary of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Senegal).

Coordination Team Mariama Kane, Mia Tairou.

Participants (Textile Sector) Mame Bousso Gueye, Fatou Camara, Omer Diagne (Workshop Manager), Amy Diop, Fatima BÂ, Maïmouna DIÉDHIOU.

Participants (Tourism Sector) Fallou Ndiaye, Cécile Agathe Padhiou Malou, Assyatou Gueye, El Hadji Cheikhou Diouf, Faly Hanne, Thioro Sarr, Fatou Faye.

Producer Simone Parodi (Macaronesia Films)

Production Assistant Isabella Cortez García

Production Assistant (Canary Islands) Alberto Vega

Senegal Fixer Cheikh Ibra Leye

Sound Recordist (Senegal) Yash Hyacinthe

Sound Recordist (Canary Islands) Rhoderick Calogero Jiménez

Gaffer (Canary Islands) Iker Norledo

Key Makeup Artists Andrea López, Gloria da Luz

Driver (Senegal) Omar Ba