Person
Joanna Montero
Editing · Born 1980-02-19 · La Habana - Cuba
Biography
Joanna Montero is a Cuban film editor best known for her contributions to contemporary Cuban cinema. She has edited award-winning narrative features, documentaries and short films that have premiered at major international film festivals such as Toronto, San Sebastián, Sundance, IDFA and Rotterdam. An alum of Berlinale Talents (2017), her editing credits on features include Wild Woman (2023), Vicenta B. (2022), The Extraordinary Journey of Celeste García (2018), Santa & Andrés (2016), and Venecia (2014). As the editor of acclaimed documentaries like They Are We (2013), Mafifa (2021) and Katwe (2025), she has also contributed significantly to the writing and shaping of compelling narratives. Beyond film editing, Joanna has spent the past decade working as a filmmaker and video artist, collaborating with performers, theater directors, and visual artists, showcasing her versatility and innovative approach to visual storytelling.
Known for
A Street Named Cuba
Editor
Santa & Andres
Editor
Venice
Editor
Colada
Editor
Giraffes
Editor
Wild Woman
Editor
Katwe
Editor
El rodeo
Editor
They Are We
Editor
Mafifa
Editor
Filmography
- 2026ColadaEditor
- 2025KatweEditor
- 2023Vicenta B.Editor
- 2023Wild WomanEditor
- 2021MafifaEditor
- 2021TundraEditor
- 2021El rodeoEditor
- 2018The Extraordinary Journey of Celeste GarcíaEditor
- 2016Santa & AndresEditor
- 2014VeniceEditor
- 2014They Are WeEditor
- 2013GiraffesEditor
- —A Street Named CubaEditor
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