Kristal Sotomayor

New York, Philadelphia

Documentary Filmmaker at Freelance

Co-Founder and Journalist, Marketing Department at ¡Presente! Media

Founder & Director/Producer #SotomayorProductions EIC @CineSPEAK Programmer @SFFILM @FramelineFest Founder @PresenteMedia @FilmofColor

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The best Philadelphia documentaries and where to watch them

Aug 3, 2024 | inquirer.com | Kristal Sotomayor

Philadelphia is marked by generations of fictional films that have defined the city, but the city’s rich history and its extraordinary people also lend themselves to some great stories that are all true. This list of Philadelphia documentaries highlights some of the most pressing stories that have impacted generations of the city’s residents — several of which chronicle the MOVE standoff and bombing.
The best Philadelphia documentaries and where to watch them

Aug 3, 2024 | l8r.it | Kristal Sotomayor

Philadelphia is marked by generations of fictional films that have defined the city, but the city’s rich history and its extraordinary people also lend themselves to some great stories that are all true. This list of Philadelphia documentaries highlights some of the most pressing stories that have impacted generations of the city’s residents — several of which chronicle the MOVE standoff and bombing.
The Philadelphia Presence at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival in Park City

Feb 6, 2024 | cinespeak.org | Kelsey Brown |Kristal Sotomayor

The Philadelphia Presence at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival in Park City Posted at 10:00h in Art in Action The streets of quaint and chilly Park City, Utah were warmed by creatives gathering from around the world to celebrate the 40th edition of the Sundance Film Festival. The festival is renowned worldwide for its initiative to support and highlight independent artists, cultivating the emergence of some of the most influential and innovative films. For some, the festival is charged with...
Letter from the Editor: New Year’s Resolutions!

Jan 18, 2024 | cinespeak.org | Kristal Sotomayor |Sophia Abraham-Raveson

Letter from the Editor: New Year’s Resolutions! Posted at 10:05h in Letter from the Editor, Uncategorized This past year, the cinéSPEAK Journal worked to put together an editorial slate that reflects the key issues affecting our local community.
Reflection on the Lenfest Reimagining Philadelphia Journalism Summit

Nov 25, 2023 | cinespeak.org | Kristal Sotomayor |Sophia Abraham-Raveson

Reflection on the Lenfest Reimagining Philadelphia Journalism Summit Posted at 10:05h in Critical Conversations The Lenfest Institute for Journalism hosted the 2023 Reimagining Philadelphia Journalism Summit on Monday, November 13, and Tuesday, November 14, 2023. The third annual summit was an opportunity to have open conversations about how to build equity in the Philadelphia journalism ecosystem. Representing the cinéSPEAK Journal, I took part in the “Philly’s News Source Melting Pot” panel...
Local Artists and Creatives Reflect on the Upcoming Philadelphia Municipal Elections

Oct 31, 2023 | cinespeak.org | Kristal Sotomayor

Local Artists and Creatives Reflect on the Upcoming Philadelphia Municipal Elections Posted at 10:00h in Art in Action, Critical Conversations, Industry The Philadelphia municipal election on November 7, 2023 is an important one for the city.
#FundTheArts Urges Philadelphia’s Government to Help A Struggling Industry

Oct 16, 2023 | cinespeak.org | C.M. Crockford |Kristal Sotomayor

#FundTheArts Urges Philadelphia’s Government to Help A Struggling Industry Posted at 08:04h in Art in Action, Civic Engagement, Critical Conversations, Economy, Industry When the Philadelphia city government released its proposed 2020 fiscal year budget, the public saw that they had not just cut the arts funding by 40 percent, but had also eliminated all money for the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (OACCE) and the Philadelphia Cultural Fund (PCF). The deep cuts in the budget...
Reflection on Attending the 2023 NLGJA Convention

Sep 26, 2023 | cinespeak.org | Kristal Sotomayor

Reflection on Attending the 2023 NLGJA Convention Posted at 09:53h in Critical Conversations The NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists 2023 National Convention took place at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel from September 7-10, 2023 with 730 members and participants. According to the association’s website, their mission is to “advance fair and accurate coverage of LGBTQ+ communities and issues.” The four-day schedule featured a lineup of panels and keynotes about LGBTQIA+ topics and issues...
An Anniversary Screening: 5 Years of Lino Kino

Sep 21, 2023 | cinespeak.org | Kristal Sotomayor

An Anniversary Screening: 5 Years of Lino Kino Posted at 09:39h in Art in Action In celebration of their five-year anniversary, FringeArts is bringing the DIY spirit of Lino Kino’s beloved site-specific screenings to the Haas Biergarten for a one-night-only evening of film and video art produced by local artists. On Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 7:30 PM, sit back, relax, and enjoy a movie-magic inspired cocktail courtesy of Fringe Bar. Screened at the outdoor beer garden at FringeArts, the...
Letter from the Editor: A New Season of Journal Programs

Sep 14, 2023 | cinespeak.org | Kristal Sotomayor |Sophia Abraham-Raveson

Letter from the Editor: A New Season of Journal Programs Posted at 10:05h in Letter from the Editor Dear readers, This past year, we’ve been very excited about the success of our inaugural cinéSPEAK Philly Beat Fellowship, made possible by support from Critical Minded! We are so thankful for the work of our talented writers Gabe Castro, Arta Barzanji, and Andre Cherry who have expanded the cinéSPEAK Journal through their monthly columns highlighting valuable film work happening in...