Award-winning filmmaker, curator, and journalist focused on Latinidad, immigration, and queer futures.
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Inspired by their Peruvian heritage, Kristal’s community-driven filmmaking seeks to celebrate the lived experiences of underrepresented communities. As the founder of Sotomayor Productions, a queer, BIPOC-owned media production company, their work spotlights powerful stories rooted in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Kristal’s contributions to the industry have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards and fellowships from esteemed institutions such as BlackStar, DOC NYC, If/Then, and the Ford Foundation.
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Award-winning filmmaker and speaker Kristal Sotomayor offers engaging talks on topics such as community-based filmmaking, film festival systems, union organizing, and Latinx and LGBTQIA+ film studies. With experience speaking at leading universities, film festivals, and nonprofits, Kristal provides expert insights tailored for emerging filmmakers, industry professionals, and students alike.
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