Members

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors of the Puerto Rico Film Critics Association is a distinguished panel of film critics dedicated to thoughtfully observing cinema across its artistic spectrum. Comprised of seasoned film critics and industry professionals, this leading team has volunteered to play an important role nurturing the state of film criticism in Puerto Rico. Their commitment to increasing accessibility and visibility for diverse Puerto Rican film critics make them an integral part of the vibrant film community on the Island.

President

Ileana Meléndez

Film critic & podcast producer. Tomatometer approved on Rotten Tomatoes. Co-host on Geekly Goods Live. Host & Producer for Filmme Talk on YouTube & Spotify. Film critic for Screen Speck. Advertising Social Media Manager & MBA.

Vice President & Co-Founder

Héctor A. González

Freelance writer, film critic, and Chemical Engineering B.A. Bylines include: Loud and Clear Reviews (Staff Writer), The Movie Buff (Staff Writer), InSession Film, and The Underscene.

Co-Founder

Alejandro Orengo

Independent Puerto Rican bilingual filmmaker and film critic. Podcaster and Film Critic for Cine Más Podcast. Film Director at Producciones Tabaquero. Frequent independent movie critic collaborator for The Nerdy Basement, Reel In Films, and Banana Meter. Member of the International Film Society Critics.

Production Coordinator

Priscila Alers

Event and audiovisual producer, as well as independent film critic. She is one of the founders of Somos Cine. Additionally, she reviews films on a segment called Primera Toma on the television program Contigo Siempre, airing on channel 13. Key member of the Puerto Rico Film Festival management team, serving as festival producer and lead for talent relations. Founder of Aló Productions.

Critics Relations

Dennis Dávila

Founder of La Oficina Geek, contributor of online newspaper La Perla del Sur in Ponce, and host of weekly segments on two local radio stations, Magic 97.3 FM and Éxitos 96.5 FM, as well as on the television channel TeleOnce.

Social Media Manager

Ashley Santiago Moll

Content creator and film critic. Chief film critic for the Movie Network website and daily newspaper Primera Hora. Host of weekly segments on channel 85 Liberty PR and LaX (100.7 FM) radio station.