About me
I am a filmmaker, film critic, and cultural project manager with a background in directing, curating and writing. I’ve worked internationally with institutions such as the Berlinale, BRIFF, and the Cannes Film Festival, and have experience coordinating events, producing audiovisual content, and managing communication strategies for cultural initiatives. My practice focuses on socially engaged storytelling and cross-disciplinary collaboration. I will be based in Amsterdam from mid-August 2025 and am open to freelance and part-time opportunities in the Dutch film and arts sector. Fluent in English, Spanish and French; currently learning Dutch.
trackrecord
MA in Film Directing (TAI Arts University Madrid). Founder & Project Manager of Ayllu Films (Madrid, 2021-2024), producing and directing cultural and institutional campaigns and securing international festival selections. Former Project Manager at Scienseed (2024-2025), designing audiovisual campaigns for science communication. Hosted the Fantastic Pavilion at Cannes Film Festival (2024-2025). FIPRESCI Jury Member at Berlinale Forum and Brussels International Film Festival (2025), among other festival juries in Peru and Bolivia. Regular contributor to Cinencuentro, FIPRESCI Journal and Fanfare. Currently working as video editor, producer and freelance film critic based in Amsterdam.
awards
Winner, Best Microshort Film — FICARQ International Film and Architecture Festival of Spain (2020), for "The Last Journey"
Official Selection, “The Last Journey” — Lift-Off Online Festival & TFM Film Festival
Official Selection, "Sileno" — 9th Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival & 8th Bangalore Shorts Film Festival (India, 2019)
Official Selection, “The Last Journey” — Lift-Off Online Festival & TFM Film Festival
Official Selection, "Sileno" — 9th Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival & 8th Bangalore Shorts Film Festival (India, 2019)
ask me for
Video editing, short-form content (Reels/TikTok), branded and UGC content, event coverage, drone cinematography, project management for audiovisual productions, and film criticism/programming.
equipment
Sony Alpha R2, RØDE microphone, DJI drone
hardware knowledge
Sony Alpha R2 camera operation, DJI drone piloting, RØDE audio recording setup
software knowledge
Adobe Premiere Pro (primary), with working knowledge of the full Adobe Creative Suite and other editing software as needed
remarks
Multilingual: Spanish (native), English (native level, FCE Cambridge Certificate), French (B2 DELF), Dutch (basic, Dutch Academy of Madrid). Open to freelance, project-based and teaching opportunities in film.
Website
Portfolio — Sofía Alvarez | Video Editor & Producer
Multimedia producer & video editor specialising in short-form content, branded campaigns, event coverage, drone cinematography and science communication. Reel and full portfolio available via link.