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WELCOME TO URILAND

We believe childhood is a magical place, a land where dreams grow wings, imagination has no limits, and every single day can become a wonderful adventure.

Our illustrated books are born from the wish to keep that little spark of childhood alive, to feed curiosity, and to invite children
(and even grown-ups) to see the world with wide, astonished eyes.
Each story we tell is a journey. A journey through real and imagined landscapes, through far-off cultures and everyday corners where secrets hide. Because books are not only for learning, they inspire, they stir up questions, and they plant tiny seeds of dreams.
Here, the pages are filled with colors, lovable characters, and secrets waiting to be discovered. We want every child to see themselves in our adventures, to feel they can be explorers, artists, inventors, or dreamers.
Because in childhood, everything is possible.

URILAND STUDIO

"Never stop being a child"


Portrait of Pablo Uriarte, photographer and filmmaker

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

I am Pablo Uriarte, a photographer, filmmaker and graphic designer. I have been dedicated to the arts for over 20 years. In 2015 I founded Morelo Project, an independent film studio created with the goal of promoting different forms of artistic expression such as cinema, photography and music. Throughout my career, some of my projects have been selected for national and international festivals, and several have received awards.

Winner, 12 Months Film Festival, Rumana, 2019
Valentina, Via XIV, Festival Internacional de Cine de Verín, 2018
Valentina, SICA International Film Festival of Independent Authors, 2018
Valentina, Curtas, Festival Internacional de Cine de Vilagarcía de Arousa, 2018
Valentina, Corto Corrente, International Film Festival Città di Fiumicino, Rome, 2018
The Mirror, Thessaloniki Short Festival, Official Selection, 2022
The Mirror, Panama Series Festival, Official Selection, 2022
Morria, MONGU, II International Cinema Forum of Ethno-Eco Films
Pedra, SIL18, Salón Internacional de la Luz de Bogotá, 2018
Morria, Madrid Surf Film Festival, Official Selection, 2019
Bideodromo, Bilbao International Film Festival, 2019
Metalife, 18 Festival Transterritorial de Cine Underground, Buenos Aires, 2022
Alba, Finalist, Nukhu Fest, Dolby Theatre, New York, 2019
Alba, Finalist, Eurasia International Film Festival, 2019

I lived for six years on the island of Malta, where I explored every corner with my camera, capturing its essence: its architecture, its history, its unique light, and the daily life of its people. Years later, after returning to Spain, my niece Nela began asking me endless questions about the island: what it was like, what children did there, what language they spoke, and whether it was true that there were temples older than the pyramids.
Her curiosity inspired me. I decided to turn my photographs into illustrations and create a book especially for her, so she could discover Malta in a fun, visual, and exciting way.

That’s how The Secret of the Golden Island was born — an illustrated children’s book designed for readers aged 5 to 10. The story follows a group of children who, while exploring the secrets and most iconic places of Malta, get to know one another, face mysteries, and build an unforgettable friendship.

Character turnaround illustration

For months, I worked on transforming my photographs into illustrations for a young audience, carefully preserving the true essence of each place. This project is not only a personal tribute to the island that shaped me, but also an educational tool.
The book invites children to discover other cultures, nurtures their curiosity, sparks interest in history and geography, and offers them a visual adventure full of excitement and discovery.

The Secret of the Golden Island is not just a book: it is a window to the world, to imagination… and to the value of sharing our stories.