Artist Spotlight:
Celia Martinez
Poet & Author
Celia Martínez is a Mexican American bilingual poet and
hopeful romantic. She began posting her work on TikTok in 2021
and quickly amassed a following of more than three million
on TikTok and one million on Instagram. Martínez graduated
from Yale University with a BS in molecular, cellular,
and developmental biology and is a proud mujer in STEM.
Celia is a poet whose words move and inspire. We are honored to host such an artist who's talent is only
matched by her grace and kindness. She has her sight on screenwriting and acting, so we hope to show her film work in the near future!

Artist Spotlight:
Margarita Monet
Lead Singer / Songwriter of Edge of Paradise
Painter / Sculptor
Margarita Monet is the frontwoman of Edge of Paradise. With five albums and over 30 countries toured, she fuses powerful vocals with cinematic soundscapes and thought-provoking storytelling. A classically trained pianist and NYU alum, Margarita channels her background in theatre and music into a daring universe that spans music, art, graphic novels, and beyond.
Margarita will be displaying her artwork at our festival. Her talent is limitless. Say hi to her and check out her work! She's passionate about film and is looking to soon make some of her own soon!
