Hansel Porras Garcia (any pronouns welcome) is a queer Cuban-born artist and filmmaker based in Miami whose work is rooted in Hispanic multiculturalism, with a particular focus on the Cuban diaspora. Their storytelling explores themes of identity, family and migration. Their feature film “Febrero” won the Knight Made in MIA Award at the 2023 Miami Film Festival, and their short films have been featured at renowned festivals worldwide. Hansel currently manages the Cinematic Arts Residency at Oolite Arts, Miami’s largest artists-support organization, where he nurtures and uplifts emerging filmmakers in the local community.
