Lupe Montiel is a poet, playwright, filmmaker, actor, and interdisciplinary artist. Lupe is a founding member, Director Content & Communication at The Show & Tale Film, Play, and Arts Festival in Hollywood, California. She curates film, poetry and art exhibitions and serves as Board Member at Candelas Music Foundation in Boyle Heights. Her latest film credits include: Actual Seven, Rocketship, Before it Ends, Finalmente Bailando, Outed, Backburner, Della, Transition, Reunion, and Confessions to the moon. All films are currently screening throughout the United States at multiple film festivals. Her poetry is included in the award-winning book, Inficciones (published by Ediciones Aguamiel) her poems and photographs were also published in Acid Verse Vol. 2 ( by The Los Angeles Poet Society Press) Lupe curated artwork for the new anthology, Anger Is A Gift (published by Flowersong Press, July 2026) the book also includes her original poems. She co-wrote & performed in the sold out play, Pachucx Revisited at CSUN in 2025. She performed in the play, Paz, Libertad y Esperanza, written by Diana Shakti Contreras in 2025. Lupe was invited to perform with Teatro Aztlan de CSUN November 2025 at UNAM University in Mexico City She premiered her new play, Queen Of The Rude Girls at Artshare LA, March 14th 2026. July 25, 2026POESÍA FOR THE PEOPLE CLAUDIA M. FROMETA, Mayor of Downey issued a recognition certificate to Lupe Montiel for her collective vision, exceptional artistry, and vital role in preserving rich community narratives through the power of the spoken word. In 2026, Lupe was awarded multiple certificates of recognition from the City of Los Angeles by Mayor Karen Bass, Councilmembers Eunisses Hernández and Ysabel Jurado, for her dedication and meaningful contributions to the city’s arts community as an artist, writer, poet and producer. 2026 Noteworthy events: Mi Clandestina DTLA 2/28/26 Robin Rodriguez. The Libros Lincoln Heights 4/25/26 LA Poet Society. Women’s History Month, SHE RISES 3/21/26 el tranquilo gallery poetry curated by Lupe Montiel, Artwork curated by Ginette Rondeau. Community Voices Poetry Showcase Inglewood 5/9/2026 Sydney Sonnier CEO & Founder, Prolific Styles LLC. Cinematic Visions curated by Jose Lalo Garcia 5/2/26 Hello Stranger. LatinaFest Preview 5/16/26 Celebrating the grand opening of the New Metro D Line Platform Corner of Wilshire Boulevard/Fairfax Naibe Reynoso, Bel Hdz. Caffe Dell Artista 5/30/26 Petit Hermitage Pete & Mila Molinari. Poetry in Motion LatinaFest 6/7/26 Host & Poet Lupe Montiel Naibe Reynoso & Bel Hdz. Uniquely LA voices of the City June 13 - July 10 poetry curated by Lupe Montiel, Artwork curated by Ginette Rondeau. Ziana TV’s American Vibes; Lupe Montiel Artist Interview transmitted on all media platforms in Los Angeles, California, Paris, France, Martinique, Africa & around the world. Lupe Montiel’s social Media handles are Lupe Montiel on Facebook & @FuturoscopeUSA on Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tantrapunk.substack.com/subscribe
