About us

Who We Are

Organized by Detour Films, the festival is curated by José Ridoutt Polar, a veteran programmer who has been involved with film festivals in Europe and the Americas.

Objective:
The Peruvian Film Festival in Toronto will celebrate the vibrant culture of Peru, fostering meaningful cultural exchange within Toronto’s diverse community. This unique event showcases award-winning Peruvian cinema, from groundbreaking new voices to celebrated classics, offering audiences an authentic glimpse into Peru’s stories, landscapes, and heritage.

The team

José Ridoutt Polar

Director

Norma Rivera

Senior Production Coordinator (Perú)

Stefano Montjoy

Production Coordinator

Rosa María Luza

Event and Protocol

Alex Zisman

Editor

Rafael Mejia-Ortiz

Fundraising and strategic partnerships initiative

Wayne Gasner

Fundraising

Consuelo Olano Miller

Public Relations

Nancy Papagayo

Senior graphic and web designer

Daniel Carpio Santa Cruz

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