Since her childhood visits to the cinema with her father, Isabella has always loved film. But the native of Nicaragua discovered her passion for filmmaking quite by accident, after enrolling in an iMovie class at high school and really enjoying it.

Having lived in different places before moving to Madrid, it seems natural that the international atmosphere of IE University appealed to her as the place to nurture her interest. Now in her second year in the Bachelor in Communication and Digital Media program, she's not only focusing on filmmaking but also exploring public affairs, PR, law, and journalism.

Extracurricular activities such as the IE Theater Club, meanwhile, have given her a chance to demonstrate her flair for acting in a place where she can really be herself.

During the IE Short Film Festival, she stepped out of her comfort zone in event management and direction. For Isabella, facing fears is key to personal growth.

Listen to the podcast to learn more about Isabella’s personal journey.