FRESH: CORTO MIGRANTE / XL

This evening is part of FRESH, a creative platform for young makers with big ideas. On Friday, May 9, Corto Migrante takes over the Maaspodium with a night filled with short films, music, and food from various cuisines.

Corto Migrante is a short film event that amplifies migrant stories through film. It creates a space for connection—a home away from home. By showcasing short films made by and for migrants, this FRESH event celebrates their successes and highlights their challenges. In addition to films, there will be live performances, music, and dishes from different cuisines.

19:30 – Doors open

20:15 – Corto Migrante Welcoming words

20:25 – 21:30 – Screening of short films

21:30 – Food & art market + music

22:00 – 22:30 – Q&A with filmmakers

23:00 – 00:00 – Party time!

Francesca Carvallo is a Chilean audiovisual artist based in Rotterdam. Influenced by her life in the mountains, her work explores the connection between the body and nature. As part of CiclicasFilm with Nina Salvador, she examines intimacy on film through projects like Pandémica (2021) and Vaginada (2024). In addition, she conducts workshops on animation and experimental art as a means of expressing emotions. Francesca is always in motion—nothing is static. This is why she prefers freelance work, allowing her to engage with various projects and explore different aspects of herself, focusing on personal growth.

Monse Higareda Patrón is a creative freelancer from Mexico with international experience in event and project management, media production, and cultural initiatives. After studying Visual Arts in France, she moved to Rotterdam, where she is now based. Like the spirit of Corto Migrante, Monse values movement and change. While rooted in The Netherlands, she actively seeks opportunities to create and collaborate across borders, driven by a deep commitment to intercultural exchange and global solidarity 

Organizers Monse and Franche have experience in event and film production. They met through Feministas en Rotterdam, a trans-inclusive, anti-colonial feminist collective for Spanish-speaking migrants, where they support and empower new members.