What Is Aftershocks?

Stories from the fault lines of power, culture & history.

I’m Elio España. For 25 years I’ve made documentaries that have been in cinemas, on Netflix, HBO, Discovery, Sky and many more.

I have founded several companies, some of which are thriving, others of which have closed, met a lot of interesting people, learned lessons and discovered some fascinating stories.

Here I explore ideas, and the shocks shaping our world. I publish long reads, creator notes from the cutting room, and, at times, fiction.

What to expect:

• Long reads on culture, politics, and history

• Creator notes on writing, filmmaking and business

• Fiction

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