Jean-Paul Mertinez

Jean-Paul Mertinez is a writer, producer, and director working at the intersection of cinema, culture, and global advocacy. As Co-Founder of Compassionate Studios ©, he collaborates with Indigenous and spiritual leaders, with his films distributed in over 120 countries on platforms including Netflix, Apple TV+, and Amazon. He is the series creator, writer, and director of Love the Earth with Julian Lennon & Friends — the UN-supported animated children’s series that blends music, environmental science, and Indigenous storytelling to empower the next generation.

Across both scripted and documentary formats, Jean-Paul’s work weaves together beauty, purpose, and global resonance through a lens of compassion, imagination, and impact.