Sofia Romero

Latin American Cinema Correspondent

Latin American Cinema Correspondent. Mexico City–based. Covers Mexican, Argentine, Brazilian, Chilean, and Colombian cinema for The Digital Wise. Seven years on the Iberoamerican festival circuit.

9 yrs experience 📍 Mexico City, Mexico

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Beat

Mexican cinema, Argentine cinema, Brazilian films, Chilean films, Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia, BAFICI, Cannes Latin American showcase

Expertise

Mexican cinema Alfonso Cuarón Iñárritu Argentine drama Brazilian art-house Chilean New Cinema Spanish-language streaming

Languages

Spanish (native) English (fluent) Portuguese (fluent) French (conversational)

Credentials

🎓 Education

MA Film Studies, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) · BA Communications, Tecnológico de Monterrey

📰 Previously

Reforma Cinema (2019–2024) · El Universal Espectáculos (2016–2019) · Cinépolis blog (2014–2016)

★ Awards & Memberships

Iberoamerican Critics Circle member · Morelia Film Festival press jury (2022, 2023) · BAFICI juror (Buenos Aires, 2024)

Conflict-of-Interest Disclosure

Iberoamerican Critics Circle voting member; my year-end lists reflect my votes. Spouse is a Mexican film producer — I recuse from any review of his projects. Honoraria for festival juries disclosed when relevant.

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About Sofia Romero

Who is Sofia Romero?: Latin American Cinema Correspondent. Mexico City–based. Covers Mexican, Argentine, Brazilian, Chilean, and Colombian cinema for The Digital Wise. Seven years on the Iberoamerican festival circuit.
What does Sofia Romero cover?: Mexican cinema, Argentine cinema, Brazilian films, Chilean films, Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia, BAFICI, Cannes Latin American showcase
How can I contact Sofia Romero?: Email Sofia Romero directly at sofia@thedigitalwise.com or on X/Twitter at SofiaRomeroCine.
How is Sofia Romero qualified to review films?: Sofia Romero holds MA Film Studies, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) · BA Communications, Tecnológico de Monterrey. Prior experience: Reforma Cinema (2019–2024) · El Universal Espectáculos (2016–2019) · Cinépolis blog (2014–2016).
Does Sofia Romero receive payment from studios or streamers?: No. Sofia Romero is on salary at TheDigitalWise and has no commercial relationship with studios, streamers, or talent. Every conflict-of-interest disclosure is published on this profile.
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