At Gato Negro Media, we use the power of film and audiovisual storytelling to explore human experiences, social realities, and cultural change around the world. We produce documentaries and multimedia projects that reflect the richness and diversity of the communities we work with, bringing untold stories to audiences everywhere.
Original Projects :
Film and Video
Production
Gato Negro Media is a dynamic production company with bases in London and Caracas. Specializing in compelling documentaries, we bring untold stories to life with creativity and authenticity. Our team is dedicated to producing high-quality films that captivate and inspire audiences worldwide. From concept to final cut, we handle every aspect of production with precision and passion.
We take pride in producing genuine films that offer fresh insights into complex global issues. Our strength lies in building trust and fostering long-term relationships with contributors, ensuring their stories are conveyed with both impact and integrity.
Commissions :
Consultancy
We support filmmakers, production teams, and organisations with research, planning, and on-the-ground guidance. Our multidisciplinary team — including sociologists, producers, and storytellers — helps projects navigate cultural, social, and logistical complexities, particularly in Venezuela.
From development and pre-production to field coordination and impact strategy, we provide expertise that ensures projects are informed, ethical, and grounded in the communities they engage with.
Campaigns
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Campaigns
We create communication campaigns that combine research and creative storytelling to reach audiences in meaningful ways.
Every project begins with field research and audience insight, ensuring that campaigns respond to the realities and needs of the communities they aim to engage. We produce audiovisual content — including film, animation, photography, and multimedia — designed for broadcast, digital platforms and community networks.
By connecting research, production and strategy, our campaigns are designed to generate real impact, fostering awareness, dialogue and social change.
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Who We Are
Susy Peña is a self-shooting director-producer who creates intimate, cinematic portraits to explore gender, migration, and social change. Her work, grounded in sociology and a Master's in Documentary Filmmaking, humanizes complex issues through long-form, observational storytelling. Her short film This Is Forever premiered at festivals including Hot Docs and BlackStar, following her debut The Breadmaker (commissioned by The Guardian). She is currently in post-production on two short documentaries and in production on her first feature, Purity, continuing her focus on bringing overlooked human stories to the screen.
Susy Pena
Alex Bartsch is a versatile and accomplished Director of Photography with nearly 20 years of experience working across documentary, journalism, and socially engaged storytelling. As co-director of Gato Negro Media, he has led the creative direction and post-production of multi-faceted communication campaigns for major international organisations and NGOs, addressing sensitive and complex subjects across areas such as health, education, and social development. His independent work, including internationally exhibited and published photography series and films supported by international funding bodies, reflects a deep commitment to innovative visual storytelling.
Alex Bartsch
Celina Morffes is a filmmaker and educator specializing in community-based processes. Following her work coordinating workshops for Fundación Medatia, she served in the Art Department for major productions such as The Liberator (El Libertador) and Taita Boves. As a producer, her work centers on indigenous narratives, most notably the documentary The Last Shaman (El Último Shaman). She is currently a consultant for UNFPA, designing training programs that integrate audiovisual tools with Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE), the inclusion of women with disabilities, and community engagement in remote regions of the country.
Celina Morffes
Adriana Somoza is an audiovisual producer specializing in digital animation, with a proven track record in content creation for film and television. In 2018, she managed the international co-production of her first animated feature, Mision H2O, across China and Cuba. Beyond animation, Adriana has contributed to documentaries and short films addressing sensitive indigenous themes and is highly skilled in archival research. Currently, she serves as a consultant for UNFPA and is promoting her latest animated feature, Sato, a dog´s tale, at international film markets.
Adriana Somoza
Gabriela is a Sociologist with a Master's degree in Social Program Management. She has extensive experience in coordinating and implementing development and social inclusion projects in vulnerable communities, including rural areas and indigenous populations. Gabriela has successfully designed and implemented innovative projects in the area of Protection and WASH for sensitive groups such as children and adolescents, achieving partnerships with local and international organizations. Her solid methodological knowledge has allowed her to manage vulnerable groups using participatory techniques, as well as manage databases and quantitative indicators.