Monica Santis is a director, producer & screenwriter based in Austin, Texas. After earning her M.A. in Latin American & Hemispheric Studies from George Washington University, she enrolled at the London Film School where she received her M.A. in filmmaking with a specialization in directing. She was selected for ‘Austin Film Festival's 25 Screenwriters to Watch in 2018’ list presented by MovieMaker Magazine. Her award-winning short film, Hacia el Sol (Towards the Sun), premiered at Palm Springs International ShortFest and was included in Remezcla's 'The 10 Best Short Films By US Latino Directors of 2018' list. She is the second place winner of the 2020 Voces Nuevas film contest presented by NALIP and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
2nd place winner of Voces Nuevas contest presented by NALIP and Sony Pictures
(2020)
London Film School
(2013-2016)
The Documentary Center, The George Washington University
(2013-2013)
George Washington University
(2010-2012)
Boston College
(2002-2006)