MAURICIO HOYOS

is a bilingual, award-caliber filmmaker and multidisciplinary creative whose work operates at the intersection of cinematic storytelling, global branding, and cultural influence.

A director, writer, creative producer, and high-profile celebrity photographer, Mauricio has shaped campaigns and premium content for major networks including CBS, Disney, FOX, The CW, NBC, E! Latin America, and VICE. His creative leadership on television promos and branded storytelling has positioned him as a trusted visual architect for high-stakes, high-visibility launches.

Through this work, Mauricio has collaborated with some of the most celebrated names in entertainment and culture, including Robin Williams, Pedro Pascal, Kevin Bacon, Angela Bassett, Alicia Keys, Ashton Kutcher, and Dennis Quaid, as well as athletes from the U.S. Olympic Team and astronauts from NASA. His ability to command the room while elevating talent performance has made him a sought-after creative partner across industries.

As a still photographer, Mauricio has contributed to high-profile television campaigns, including promotional photography for Dancing with the Stars on ABC, collaborating with Lea Thompson and Laila Ali. His advertising portfolio spans global brands such as Toyota, Nintendo, Spectrum, Grupo Bimbo, and leading lifestyle publications including People and InStyle.

Expanding beyond production, Mauricio has worked within elite VFX teams on global campaigns and immersive experiences for Apple, Facebook, Meta Quest, Call of Duty, and Waymo, contributing to cutting-edge virtual reality and next-generation storytelling initiatives worldwide.

As a director, Mauricio has helmed an impressive slate of celebrity-driven and brand-forward projects, including a commercial starring Sharon Stone, an exclusive interview with Miley Cyrus, a COVERGIRL campaign featuring Becky G, a Lexus campaign with Colombian superstar Fonseca, a narrative commercial short for Dos Perros Mezcal starring Alejandro Edda, and a fashion-forward campaign for Arkitect featuring Victoria’s Secret model Sara Sampaio.

Between 2025 and 2026, Mauricio expanded into the explosive vertical drama space, directing five Vertical Series for ReelShort and Drama Box, with cumulative viewership surpassing 260 million views. His work in this emerging format demonstrates not only commercial instinct, but an ability to translate cinematic language into mobile-first, high-retention storytelling at scale.

Mauricio Hoyos is a director who understands audience psychology, star power, and brand elevation. He brings a rare hybrid of technical sophistication, global production experience, and emotionally resonant storytelling — positioning him as a powerful creative force in both premium traditional media and the rapidly evolving digital series landscape.

Recently his work has been featured in GQ, People magazine, L.A. Times, and Forbes.