Sofia Ayerdi is a Mexican writer and director. She is an alumna of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences Gold Rising Program, and was chosen as a Trophy Presenter for the 94th Academy Awards. She is a fellow of Blackmagic Collective, from Blackmagic Design, and was part of the First Frame Initiative for emerging directors. She is also part of the Chicana Director's Initiative and was 1 of 10 chosen fellows for the 2023 LALIFF and Netflix Inclusion Fellowship.