Paulís Cofresí

Paulís Cofresí is a 21-year-old director, screenwriter, and producer from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Her work often follows young female protagonists, exploring love, family dynamics, and social realities within Caribbean contexts through a restrained and observational lens.

Her debut short film, Nos Persiguen (2022), was screened in theaters across Puerto Rico and North America. It won multiple awards, including Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, and Best Film after its premiere at the European Film Festival of Puerto Rico. It was selected by festivals such as Slamdance, HollyShorts, and the Miami Film Festival. She won Best Director at the All American High School Film Festival and was selected as a panelist for the YoungArts × FutureVisions 2025 event in Los Angeles, hosted by Moonlight’s Tarrel Alvin McCartney. Her newest short film, Cadencia (2026), recipient of a YoungArts grant, is completed and currently preparing for its festival premiere.

Cofresí was a Festival Programmer for the 2026 Slamdance Film Festival and is currently developing several short-form projects under Isora Studios, her production company. She is completing her BFA at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, New York.