ABOUT

Winner of the 2023 Director's Guild of America Award for ``Best Latino Student Film`` for recent short film, ``Working From Home.``
An award-winning writer and director passionate about authentically portraying the full spectrum of the human experience, from the good to the bad and everything in between.

I am a commercial, film, and branded entertainment writer, director, and producer, deeply committed to amplifying the voices of underrepresented communities and promoting diversity. I prioritize inclusivity not only in on-screen talent but also in the stories I craft and bring to life.

As a first-generation Honduran-American from Miami, Florida, I grew up feeling a disconnect with on-screen characters who didn’t reflect my own experiences. They didn’t have dark skin like mine, or curly hair that was practically impossible to manage. Their families didn’t have the same vibrant, loud personalities, and they only ever spoke English. At just five years old, I found solace in storytelling through my parents’ old camcorder, igniting a passion that runs deep within me. From that moment on, I was determined to reshape narratives and amplify voices like mine.

At 16, I created my first short film, wining the “Best Comedy” award at my debut film festival, where several of my shorts premiered at an AMC movie theater in Times Square. By 21, I directed my first collaborative commercial spot with Bang Energy x 7-Eleven. Most recently, I was the grand prize winner at the 2023 Director’s Guild of America Student Film Awards for “Best Latino Student Film” with my latest short film, “Working From Home.” My ultimate aspiration is to continue crafting branded content and narrative pieces that resonate with audiences and amplify the voices of those around me.

I know I was born to be a storyteller and hope with every piece I create I can leave viewers feeling seen, heard, and represented.

monicamatutefilms@gmail.com

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