Liam Aguilera Kelly is a Mexican film writer, director, editor and stills photographer based in Mexico City and Barcelona. He has built an international professional body of work in fiction, commercials and music videos, gaining recognition in the medium directing with Mexican production company Madrefoca in Mexico, Blur Films in Spain and working with renowned actors such as Tenoch Huerta (Güeros, Narcos) and Yalitza Aparicio (Roma).

He has found a passion for exploring social and philosophical themes in his work, such as the human condition, morality, identity, race, addiction, violence, equality and opportunity. Growing up in Mexico, Germany, the United States and Spain, Liam has developed a singular enthusiasm for diversity in films, literature, art and music; all essential to his creative process.

CV

    • Writer /Director “¿Ya Me Escuchas?” - Upcoming Short Film (2026), MEXICO

    • Writer /Director “Ecdisis” - Upcoming Short Film (2027), SPAIN

    • Co-Writer / Mexico Unit Director - “Hasta Que Me Quede Sin Voz” - Documentary Feature (2025) Blur Media & Movistar Plus, SPAIN

    • Writer “Ahir A La Nit” - Feature (2022) ESCAC Films, SPAIN

    • Writer “El Canto Del Lobo” - Short Film (2022) ESCAC Films, SPAIN

    • Writer / Director / Editor “Silencio” - Short Film (2021) Nespresso Talents Shortlist, MEXICO

    • Writer / Director “El Renacer De Una Industria” (2020) Madrefoca & Producción MX, MEXICO — Cíclope Latino 2021 Finalist

    • Writer / Director / Editor “Femenino Masculino” - Short Film (2019) School Of Visual Arts, USA

    • Writer / Director / Editor “Ill Will” - Short Film (2019) School Of Visual Arts, USA

    • Writer / Director / Editor “Night Swimmers” - Short Film (2018) School Of Visual Arts, USA

    • Writer / Director / Editor “Amphibian” - Short Film (2018) School Of Visual Arts, USA

    • Writer / Director / Editor “Ennui” - Short Film (2018) School Of Visual Arts, USA

    • Writer / Director / Editor “09-17” - Short Film (2018), MEXICO

    • Editor BBVA “Puntos” dir. Leire Aguilera - (2025) Habitant , MEXICO

    • Writer / Director / Editor Terraza Cha Cha Chá - “Charlie” (2025) Silver Jello, MEXICO

    • Writer / Director / Editor Terraza Cha Cha Chá - “Monumento” (2025) Silver Jello, MEXICO

    • 2nd Unit Director Citibank México (2025) Madrefoca, MEXICO

    • Director / Editor Palacio de Hierro - “When We’re Older” (2021) Madrefoca, MEXICO

    • Director / Editor UAB - “CTH” (2023), SPAIN

    • Director / Editor Spec Ad - “Regala Luz” (2022) ESCAC Films, SPAIN

    • Director / Cinematographer / Editor Izeta - “Todos Los Días” (2025), SPAIN

    • Director Leiva ft El David Aguilar - “La Mordida Del Gran Pitbull Cruz” (2024) Blur Films, SPAIN

    • Director / Editor Gert Taberner - “If We Kept On Trying” (2023) Madrefoca, SPAIN + MEXICO

    • Cinematographer / Editor Camilo Vélez dir. Leire Aguilera - “Presente” (2020), MEXICO

    • ESCAC Screenwriting Master’s Degree - Barcelona (2021-2023)

    • School Of Visual Arts Film BFA - New York City (2018-2020)

    ADDITIONAL EDUCATION:

    • Directing Actors w/ Brad Barnes - Mexico City (2024)

    • Directing Actors w/ Ofelia Medina - Mexico City (2021)

    • Casa Azul Meisner 1 & 2 - Mexico City (2018)

    • International Center Of Photography - Mexico City (2017)