Lila Avilés is a Mexican independent film director, screenwriter, and producer. She founded her company, Limerencia Films, in 2018. She is recognized for her first feature film, The Chambermaid (2018). The Chambermaid was chosen to represent Mexico at the 2020 Oscars© and Goya Awards. It was invited to more than sixty festivals around the world and achieved a large number of international and national awards, plus a strong reception from critics. She has been a jury at San Sebastian International Film Festival (Spain 2021), Morelia International Film Festival (Mexico 2019), FICUNAM (Mexico 2020), Lima International Film Festival (Peru 2020), Antofacine Festival (Chile 2020), Nespresso Talents 2019 (Festival Morelia 2019), Fic Monterrey 2022.
FILMOGRAPHY:
"The Chambermaid" (La Camarista) – 2018 – 102 min - Ariel for Best Debut, Mexican Entry for the American Academy Awards 2020©
Lila Avilés is a Mexican independent film director, screenwriter, and producer. She founded her company, Limerencia Films, in 2018. She is recognized for her first feature film, The Chambermaid (2018). The Chambermaid was chosen to represent Mexico at the 2020 Oscars© and Goya Awards. It was invited to more than sixty festivals around the world and achieved a large number of international and national awards, plus a strong reception from critics. She has been a jury at San Sebastian International Film Festival (Spain 2021), Morelia International Film Festival (Mexico 2019), FICUNAM (Mexico 2020), Lima International Film Festival (Peru 2020), Antofacine Festival (Chile 2020), Nespresso Talents 2019 (Festival Morelia 2019), Fic Monterrey 2022.
FILMOGRAPHY:
"The Chambermaid" (La Camarista) – 2018 – 102 min - Ariel for Best Debut, Mexican Entry for the American Academy Awards 2020©