My name is Lizeth Yarlequé. I’m a Producer and Documentary Filmmaker from Lima, Peru. However, this was not always my career. I carry a degree in Architecture. I worked in that industry for some years until I found my real passion in life! ‘Documentary Filming!’ My instinct worrying regarding human issues brought me to have a great interest on the development of stories with the constant motivation to show that humans we always can be better. After some time working in a Production company in Northern Ireland, UK during the 2017 and after winning a few international competitions I was ready to start this journey myself. Nowadays I run a team in Peru that works for a variety of international companies, documentary directors and for my own personal projects. Either filming, producing, researching or being a fixer. My work has been aired to Al Jazeera, United Nations (PNUD), TRT World, CGTN-China Global Television Network, Banijay Italia and more!
My name is Lizeth Yarlequé and I’m a Fixer, Producer and Documentary Filmmaker/DOP and drone pilot from Lima, Peru. The passion for understanding my culture, its locations, idiosyncrasy and the great connection I have with people has led me to film and work on documentaries aired on the biggest broadcasters from Europe, North America and … More Film Services in Peru
Yes, the name of this sickness is funny and it is because a Japanese guy discovered it! But what’s funnier, is that these days we call ‘a sickness’ when our bodies send us smart alarms everytime we consume something wrong but instead of stop consuming it, we call it a sickness. Either we feel tired, … More What does it mean to have Hashimoto?
After many years working as a fixer, producer and filmmaker for documentaries and TV shows in Peru for international TV channels and directors from Europe, North America and New Zealand. Here are my main tips before you come to film in Peru. And if you are still hesitating on what to film in Peru, check … More 10 tips before filming in Peru
This is one of the most common questions I have from crews everytime they want to film a project in Peru or when they want to hire me to be their drone pilot. First I have to clarify that there are 2 main different types of permits and depending on your project you will need … More Do I need permit to fly drone in Peru for my documentary film?
Many people know about my career but not much about me. Today is one of those days that I feel like sharing a bit of my latest learnings in life.
It took me quite a few years to be aware of the strong women heritage that I carry in my blood and this was because I never actually questioned it myself. Did it really matter to know about my ancestors or my history? For many years I thought that history was something that should stay … More What is being a Mochica woman filmmaker in Peru?
As a Peruvian producer and filmmaker, I often have to deal with the following logistical questions when a crew is planning their next trip to Peru. So here some key advices under my own experience: You must know that Peru has 3 different marked regions and weathers: This involves all the places next to the … More What to know before filming in Peru?
‘Peru is definitely within my 3 favourite countries, and perhaps the favourite one’ told me Arie Van Der Hamsvoort looking at the amazing landscapes while in the car in Peru during last May filming his next episode for the series ‘The most dangerous roads of the world’ for Warner Bros Netherlands. And with this I … More What to film in Peru and Latin America?
This time K&F Concept sent me a new filter to test it, this is the variable filter Black mist ¼. I already mentioned in a previous post my experience with another filter K&F Concept black mist but on that occasion it was a static one, which means that there is just one range of gloss. … More Test on the variable filter Black mist ¼
When I think back 4 years ago and how I started this unknown career at my 32 years old and with zero experience, I feel surprised by all the work I have done so far and it encourages me to even go further. When I came back to Peru from Europe after having done some … More Being a woman filmmaker in Peru
