Journalism Community Mourns Loss of Renowned Colombian Filmmaker Edwin Zúñiga

The audiovisual industry and journalistic community in southwestern Colombia are mourning the loss of Edwin Zúñiga, a highly respected and award-winning cameraman and filmmaker. Zúñiga was known for his dedication and skill in documenting the complex realities of the Pacific region.

Throughout his career, Zúñiga was praised for his precision in fieldwork and his respectful approach to capturing diverse stories. His work often highlighted community initiatives, ethnic diversity, and the socio-environmental challenges faced in the Pacific coast departments and Valle del Cauca. He was a mentor to younger camera operators and directors of photography in the region.

Zúñiga's professional contributions were recognized with the Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Journalism Award in 2023 for his work on the "Ancestros de la Región" special. Colleagues remember him as a supportive professional who prioritized collaborative work, especially in remote rural and urban areas. The visual archives he created over decades offer a significant testimonial record of southwestern Colombia's social evolution.