The London Colombian Film Festival is organised by COL FILMS LIMITED.

About us

The people behind the London Colombian Film Festival:

Armando Mendoza

Director & Founder

Armando Mendoza is a Colombian designer and Marketing Artist currently working in the UK gaming industry. Before relocating in 2020, he organized cultural film events in the Czech Republic and worked as an Industrial Designer in Colombia, where he also led a prominent drawing club supported by the US Embassy.

Hong Nguyen

Investor & Co-founder

Hong Nguyen is a senior executive and finance leader with over 25 years of global experience in media, music, and gaming. Having held leadership roles at Fox, Myspace, Vevo, and Supercell, he specializes in scaling high-growth businesses. Hong brings deep expertise in finance, operations, and strategy, guiding companies from startup to acquisition.

Mónica Lopera

Brand Ambassador

Monica Lopera is a celebrated Colombian-American actress based in London. With a diverse international career in film and television, she is known for her roles in the BBC’s Killing Eve, Netflix’s The Hijacking of Flight 601, and the hit comedy Loco Por Vos. Monica also voices characters in the UK animated series The Adventures of Paddington.

Jorge Cadena

Programmer

Jorge Cadena is an award-winning Colombian filmmaker based in Switzerland. His shorts, including El cuento de Antonia and Flores del otro patio, have garnered accolades at Rotterdam, the Berlinale, and SXSW. Currently developing his first feature, Jorge also acts as a co-programmer for FILMAR en América Latina and an international festival juror.

Volunteer with us:

Be part of the team behind the most exciting new addition to London’s cultural calendar.

We are seeking volunteers to assist across all areas of the festival, from guest services to event logistics. Join us in creating a dedicated space for Colombian stories in the UK and develop your professional skills in a dynamic, creative environment.

Send us a message through the contact form below to express your interest, we’d love to have you on board!