Hugo Montes de Oca

Hugo Montes de Oca (born June 20, 2000) is a young Mexican writer-director hailing from Monterrey, Mexico. From a young age, he exhibited a remarkable passion for storytelling and a natural inclination towards visual arts. Inspired by the captivating narratives and cinematic styles of American and international films, Hugo embarked on his creative journey, immersing himself in the world of filmmaking. Armed with an old digital camera borrowed from his father, he began crafting his own stories through the medium of short films, directing and collaborating with friends and family members to bring his visions to life.

Throughout middle school and high school, he developed a genuine passion for filmmaking, producing numerous short films and video skits. In high school, he began taking acting classes to enhance his directing skills and gain a deeper understanding of the acting process. He even had the opportunity to write and direct several plays in both high school and college, all of which explored themes such as grief, social anxiety, mental health, and companionship, infused with a comedic twist often found in Hugo's work.

Driven by his insatiable desire to create films, Hugo has always been a do-it-yourself filmmaker, taking charge of various aspects including cinematography, audio recording and editing, makeup and costume design, set dressing, as well as editing and visual effects. By the age of 21, he had already directed and co-written four plays and had completed over 40 short films.