Mauro Colombo studied a master degree in Modern Literature with focus in Human Geography, he made his thesis research about territorial perception of aboriginal people in Australia. He worked as a film director and director of photography in different countries of Latin America and the world. His focus interest is on social anthropology and the relation between human being and nature. Born in Italy, he currently lives and works in Panama.

Some of his fims are: TIERRA ADENTRO (Inland), El CRUCE (The crossroad), HASANKEYF WAITING LIFE, THE CITY OF LIGHT, 24/12, OLONA - A RIVER. Some of his credits are: Director of photography for RUBÉN BLADES NO ES MI NOMBRE by Abner Benaim and camera in INVASION always by Benaim.