Monica Victoria

Monica Victoria (they/them) is a non-binary queer visual artist and community activist born and raised in Tiotiá:ke/Mooniyang (Montréal). They are the Head of Distribution, Marketing and Discoverability at Eyesteelfilm. They have a BFA Specialization in Film Production from the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema at Concordia University and a DEC in Cinema, Video, and Communications from Dawson College. Monica’s roots stem from many years of organizing within leftist grassroots groups, social movements, harm reduction initiatives and participating in mutual aid networks most specifically around supporting and advocating for marginalized communities and at-risk groups. They also have a long history of running DIY spaces and coordinating cultural events in and around Montréal. In recent years they have stepped away from leadership roles in these spaces and have brought that energy and passion into making sure the films in their wheelhouse have the furthest reach and most meaningful impact. When they are not working at the Eyesteelfilm factory, they always have their hands busy crafting and learning new skills. Their most recent hobbies are in fibre arts, ceramics and urban homesteading.