Laura Huertas Millan is a versatile and innovative filmmaker, as well as a talented visual artist, whose diverse creative pursuits effortlessly merge the boundaries of film, contemporary art, and research, thereby creating a unique and captivating fusion of artistic expression.
Her cinematic exploits have received widespread acclaim at numerous globally renowned film festivals, boasting an impressive repertoire that includes the illustrious Berlinale, the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival, the esteemed Rotterdam International Film Festival, the highly respected New York Film Festival, and the acclaimed Cinéma du Réel, to mention but a few.
Throughout her illustrious career, Huertas Millan has not only made significant contributions to the world of cinema but has also demonstrated her commitment to promoting her own work and that of other filmmakers.
One notable aspect of her professional endeavors is her impressive track record of organizing numerous retrospectives and focus exhibitions of her own films, showcasing her remarkable body of work to a global audience.
These events have taken place in some of the most prestigious cinematheques and film festivals around the world, including the renowned TIFF Lightbox in Toronto, the esteemed Harvard Film Archive, and the Bogota cinematheque, to name just a few.
Furthermore, Huertas Millan has also had the opportunity to lead some of the most prominent film festivals globally, such as the Mar del Plata festival and the Rencontres du Documentaire de Montreal.
Through these various initiatives, Huertas Millan has not only shared her own artistic vision with the world but has also helped to foster a deeper appreciation and understanding of the art of filmmaking among audiences and filmmakers alike.
In the esteemed realm of art, her solo exhibitions have been magnificently showcased at prominent institutions, including the MASP Sao Paulo, a renowned cultural hub in Brazil, the Maison des Arts de Malakoff, a respected arts organization in France, and the Medellin's Modern Art Museum, a prestigious art museum in Colombia.
Her films, a testament to her artistic prowess, have also been exhibited and screened in prominent art institutions, including the Centre Pompidou Paris, a leading modern art museum in France, the Jeu de Paume, a renowned art museum in France, the Guggenheim Museum NY, a premier modern and contemporary art museum in the United States, and the Times Art Berlin, a respected art institution in Germany.
Additionally, her work has been featured in various biennials, including the Liverpool Biennial, a premier international contemporary art festival in the United Kingdom, the FRONT Triennial, a prestigious contemporary art exhibition in the United States, Videobrasil, a prominent international video art festival in Brazil, and Videonnale, a respected international video art festival in Germany.
Her artistic endeavors are part of both private and public collections, including Kadist, a leading contemporary art foundation in France, CNAP, a prominent national arts agency in France, Banco de la República de Colombia, a respected cultural institution in Colombia, CIFO, a prestigious contemporary art foundation in the United States, FRAC Lorraine, a respected regional arts agency in France, and others.
Huertas Millan has successfully completed a practice-based PhD, a unique and innovative approach to academic research, which was developed in collaboration with two esteemed institutions: the SACRe program at PSL University and the renowned Sensory Ethnography Lab at Harvard University. The focus of her PhD, "Ethnographic Fictions", showcases her expertise in pushing the boundaries of traditional research methods.
In addition to her academic pursuits, Huertas Millan has also established herself as an educator, with a diverse range of teaching experiences in both traditional academic settings and alternative environments. Her ability to adapt her teaching style to suit different contexts has allowed her to effectively engage with students from various backgrounds.
Since 2019, Huertas Millan has been working in tandem with curator and writer Rachael Rakes on a research-based project that explores the intersection of critical anthropology, aesthetics, and politics. This collaboration has enabled her to delve deeper into the complexities of the encounter and its role in shaping our understanding of the world around us.
