Projects
Beyond Borders: Cinema and Self-Representation in Mexico
This collaborative program with cinEXmedia and the Mexican Cultural Institute in Montreal presents the work of Tsotsil and Acapulqueño filmmakers. Through intimate and moving stories, they explore themes of memory, family, and spirituality, revealing the essence of their identities and the richness of Mexican culture. Featured are films by the Terra Nostra collective, showcasing the Tsotsils’ resilience in the face of “coloniality of power” and their use of cinema to reclaim their cultural heritage.
Also included are experimental works by the Demina Laboratorio de Artes, reflecting the challenges and resilience of Acapulco’s artistic community. This program fosters cultural exchange between Quebec and Mexico, celebrating the diversity of artistic expression and promoting mutual understanding
Festival des Cultures
As part of the inaugural Festival of Cultures, an initiative by Sorbonne Nouvelle Université, I curated the film projection “Feminist Cinema of Latin America.” This dual program featured the films Missing Young Women by Lourdes Portillo (2001) and Journal Inachevé by Marilu Mallet (1982). The event took place on Monday, March 28, at the Condorcet campus, Paris Nord. Following the screening, a discussion was held in the presence of director Lourdes Portillo and two distinguished guests: Anna Dodier (Panorama del cine colombiano) and Mon Ross (Cinéma de Femmes).Watch our panel discussion here!
Cycle de réalisatrices mexicanies
In 2021, I curated the cycle “Mexican Women Filmmakers: The Female Gaze” for Labo CinéMédias and Espacio México (Consulado de México en Montréal). This celebration showcased the talent of a new generation of filmmakers dedicated to authentic audiovisual representation of contemporary Mexico. Through their lenses, we explored intimate and universal stories of indigenous, LGBT+, Afro-Mexican, rural, and urban communities. See full program
Filminlatino
During the early stages of Filminlatino, I contributed to the meticulous coordination of digitizing Mexican films for the platform’s catalog. Furthermore, I compiled a collection of choices obtained from well-known festivals such as Ambulante más allá and Animasivo, as well as from lesser-known authors like the work of Sara Minter. I helped launch Filminlatino’s blog by exploring new perspectives on Mexican cinema and following the great advice of Jauma Ripoll, Co-Founder I Head of Content and Development – Filmin Spain.
Read my blog entries here:
https://www.filminlatino.mx/blog/el-bunuel-mexicano-en-filminlatino
https://www.filminlatino.mx/blog/el-regreso-del-muerto
https://www.filminlatino.mx/blog/la-negra-angustias-coronela-de-la-revolucion-mexicana
Latin Side of the Doc 2013 (DocsDF)
As the decision-maker coordinator for this documentary market, my role involved facilitating connections among industry stakeholders, including film directors and producers, and various professionals such as festival programmers, commissioning editors, and sales agents.
Crowdfunding campaigns strategy advice.
I provided strategic counsel for crowdfunding campaigns for documentary projects, including “La Directiva” in Chile, “Volviendo a la Tierra” in Mexico-USA, and “Leontine” in Mexico.
– La Directiva. Documentary, Chile
https://fondeadora.mx/projects/ladirectiva
– Volviendo a la Tierra, Documentary, México-USA
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/volviendo-a-la-tierra-returning-to-earth-animation#/
– Leontine, México.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-tide-leontine-s-new-album-music–2#/
Ouishare
From 2014 to 2017, I played a pivotal role in establishing and leading the Mexican branch of OuiShare, a global community dedicated to exploring collaboration, new economies, and social innovation. I programmed the inaugural Latam Summit in Mexico City, supported by AECID through the Centro Cultural de España en México. Additionally, I coordinated a conference on the Platform Coop movement, showcasing the German experience in Mexico during the Año Dual Alemania – México, led by the Goethe Institut Mexiko. Leveraging our community’s support, we organized various events, including circles, university tours, talks, and workshops.
- Latam Summit in Mexico City with the support of the AECID
- Platform Coop, the German experience in Mexico with the support of the German-Mexican Alliance (Año Dual)
- Events: circle, university tour, and talks and workshops.