Elena Velilla Gonzalvo is a researcher and educator specializing in cinematic spatiality and identity. She is currently pursuing a PhD examining the representation of urban spaces in film, with a focus on how Toronto is depicted across different cinematic narratives. Her research explores the intersections of film, mobility, and cultural geography, analysing how spatial representation in cinema shapes and reflects identity. In addition to her academic work, she teaches English in a private school and engages in pedagogical research on film-based language learning, exploring innovative approaches to audio visual literacy and intercultural competence in education.