Álvaro Icaza Ruiz

Álvaro Icaza Ruiz has a diverse work experience that spans from 2009 to 2021. Álvaro began their career as a Screenwriter and Director at the Ministerio del Interior. Álvaro then worked as a Freelance Writer and Blogger, creating content related to the film industry for various media outlets.

In 2010, they started their own freelance film production company and continued to write screenplays. During this time, they worked on projects such as the film "Intensos."

In 2014, Álvaro joined Telefónica as a Content Writer, where they were responsible for creating content for the "Podium" project, including writing scripts for commercials. Álvaro also worked as a Content Writer at Telefónica Educación Digital, creating articles, infographics, and interviews in Spanish, English, and Portuguese for their e-learning platform. Álvaro was also in charge of the economic school content on the platform.

In 2018, Álvaro collaborated with FAMOSA, a toy company, as a Screenwriter, writing fiction scripts for their web series targeted at children, called "The Bellies Babies."

From 2019 to 2021, Álvaro held the role of Global Content Manager at MOVO, a company acquired by Cabify. Álvaro coordinated and managed the creative team, created global campaigns, and was responsible for UX writing for the MOVO app.

Most recently, Álvaro joined TaxDown in 2021 as a Content & Social Media Manager, where they are involved in managing content creation and social media strategies.

Overall, Álvaro Icaza Ruiz has extensive experience in content creation, copywriting, and screenwriting, with a focus on the film industry and digital platforms.

Álvaro Icaza Ruiz began their education journey by obtaining a Licentiate degree in Communication and Media Studies from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid from 2005 to 2010. During this time, they also attended a workshop called "Taller de Escritura" in 2007-2008, focusing on screenplay writing. After that, Álvaro pursued their interest in screenwriting by studying at ECAM (Escuela de Cinematografía y del Audiovisual de la Comunidad de Madrid) from 2010 to 2013, where they obtained a degree in Screenwriting, specializing in Playwriting and Screenwriting. Álvaro further enhanced their skills in the field of theater by attending a workshop titled "Taller de Dirección Escénica" at Sala Cuarta Pared from 2014 onwards. In addition to their formal education, Álvaro also holds certification in Scriptwriting from ECAM, obtained in September 2010, and a certification in Audiovisual Communication from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, obtained in October 2005.