Patricia Chica
Patricia Chica also known as Chicatronica is a Canadian film and television director, international speaker and video blogger. She is of Salvadorian descent. In 2007 and 2010, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador gave her a diploma of recognition for her outstanding contribution to the country's cinematic heritage. Winner of 40 awards, her productions have been presented on television in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia, at numerous universities, within niche communities as well as in the international film festival circuit.
The American horror movie site Dread Central referenced her in their list of the "Rising Female Filmmakers" to watch along other notable female directors like the Soska Sisters and Jennifer Kent. "Patricia Chica is known for making bold, edgy, and visually striking independent films”, mentioned the article.
Over the years, Patricia has developed a cinematic style characterized by its use of surreal imagery and meticulous editing techniques to portray the intrapsychic of her characters. She uses twisted and disturbing elements within her films to shock audiences and make them think differently about certain hard-hitting realities.