About us
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Patricio Orozco is a director, writer and producer working across documentary film, television and cultural projects between London and Latin America. He is the founder of the London-based production company Yorick Entertainment and director of the Buenos Aires Shakespeare Festival, established in 2011 as the first dedicated Shakespeare festival in Latin America.
Over the past two decades, Orozco has developed projects exploring Shakespeare, literature, performance and cultural memory through film, live events and interdisciplinary collaborations. His work frequently combines spoken word, music, historic spaces and immersive formats.
Through Yorick Entertainment, Orozco has developed documentary and television projects including Will’s Book: Shakespeare’s First Folio, broadcast by Sky Arts UK and AMC America and distributed internationally by TVF International, and Harold Bloom: The Last Interview. Other screen projects include From the West End and Give Way to Design, a documentary exploring the history of British road signage and visual culture.
His writing includes the first Spanish-language biography of Samuel Beckett, published by Argentina’s National Theatre Institute, as well as essays, criticism and translations related to Shakespeare and theatre. His forthcoming book, Shakespeare’s Index: An A–Z Companion to People and Characters, will be published in 2026.
Orozco has presented lectures, workshops and cultural projects in collaboration with institutions including the Sorbonne, Universidad de Buenos Aires and cultural organisations across Europe and Latin America.
In recognition of his contribution to cultural exchange and Shakespearean performance, he was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) by Queen Elizabeth II in 2019.
Selected Honours
British Empire Medal (BEM), United Kingdom (2019)
Outstanding Cultural Achievement, Buenos Aires City Parliament (2019)
Teatro del Mundo Award, University of Buenos Aires (2007, 2015, 2018, 2025)
María Guerrero Award, Cervantes National Theatre, Argentina (2010)
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Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Sylvie developed a passion for visual storytelling early on. She graduated from the prestigious University of Buenos Aires with a degree in Film and Photography. Her career took off as a producer in international advertising, where she honed her skills on numerous global campaigns. Additionally, Sylvie gained extensive experience as an assistant director and producer, contributing to over ten films across Latin America and the US.
Now based in London, Sylvie has firmly established herself as a talented photographer and producer, bringing her unique perspective and rich cultural background to each project she undertakes.