I produce theatre and film projects with an international, character-driven focus, often centered on political, feminist, and cross-cultural stories. My approach is collaborative and development-led, working closely with writers, directors, and performers from the earliest stages of a project. Completing a Masters in Directing for Stage and Screen, which kept my producing practice rooted in the creative process.
My producing work is gathered under the name Colibrí; a nod to both my nickname and the hummingbirds of Colombia: determined little creatures constantly in motion. The name reflects the spirit of the practice: energetic, collaborative, and driven by a passion for work that can travel between cultures.
Colibrí is currently in early development on several new projects for stage and screen, and welcomes creative partnerships and co-production collaboration across the UK, Europe, the United States and Latin America. If you're a writer, director or artist with new projects, scripts brewing, I'm always looking for my next story.
Colibrí Productions
Values
I intend to run this production company with a set of principles that are humanely centred in an effort to foster a fruitful, creative and mutually beneficial and caring work environment.
HOSPITALITY
EQUITY
COLLBORATION
Mission
Telling thought provoking stories that have the power to challenge, confuse and engage us takes bravery, passion and an incline towards an international lens that is inextricably a part of who I am.
MULTI-CULTURAL
COURAGE
ENERGY
Who are we without our past and what do we do with the stories we hold within ourselves?
Original work
Soup Bowl (2026)
Short film written by Nicole Schretlen MontesEvery detail of every bowl of soup is Louise’s number one priority and every week she gets to bring her recipe to the soup club, hoping her bowl get chosen by Michelle, a religious fake nice leader. after a peculiarly coloured soup gets rejected, she spirals into an anxiety soup psychosis. the pair are recipe testing a failed soup when Louise confronts Michelle, how come her decisions are final? The pair break into a fight in the kitchen, soup splashes and Michelle skull cracks when she slips. Louise’s attempt to hide the body in the soup results in her tastiest broth yet, enjoyed at the funeral.
Currently in development and pre production, seeking finance and collaborators.
After a decade of reliable service, Maria’s dutiful travel companion falls apart on the last leg of her flight home, breaking her heart but forced to move forward. Maria’s eulogising monologue is paired with The Shadow who moves to her emotions in a stylized choreography to the rhythm of the airport. “Samsonite Funeral” explores loss in a place of perpetual departure that closes the gate whether you’re ready or not. A tragi-comedy about the chaos of travel and the painful reminder of who gets to call it that.
Currently in R&D after a 20 minute performance at What Happens to Us Here: An Evening of Experimental Performances on Tuesday 21st April 2026.
Samsonite Funeral (2026)
Written, directed and produced by Nicole with Phoenix Gould movement collaborator