Ángel Manuel Soto

Tagline: A visionary from Puerto Rico, Ángel Manuel Soto, masterfully intertwines social issues with compelling narratives.

Born in 1983 in Santurce, Puerto Rico, Ángel Manuel Soto found his passion for filmmaking at an early age and has been active in the industry since 2006. He primarily works in the drama and adventure genre, with his most renowned film being "Charm City Kings" which won the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Prize for Ensemble Acting at the Sundance Film Festival in 2020. Soto's authorial style is characterized by a meticulous attention to detail and a profound ability to capture the essence of human experience, particularly of marginalized communities. It's not just his films, but Soto himself, with his intricate storytelling and deep commitment to giving a voice to the voiceless, that makes him an inspiration to aspiring filmmakers around the globe.