Liam Aguilera Kelly is a Mexican film writer, director, editor and stills photographer based in 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 Terraza Cha Cha Chá - “Charlie” (2025) Silver Jello

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

    • 2nd Unit Director Citibank México (2025) Madrefoca

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

    • Writer / Director “El Renacer De Una Industria” (2020) Madrefoca & Producción MX

    • Director UAB - “CTH” (2023)

    • Director Nonprofit Spec Ad - “Regala Luz” (2022) ESCAC Films

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

    • Director Gert Taberner - “If We Kept On Trying” (2023) Madrefoca

    • Cinematographer / Editor Camilo Vélez - “Presente” (2020)

    • Writer / Director “Un Barrio Llamado Libertad” - Upcoming Feature (2025)

    • Writer /Director “Ecdisis” - Upcoming Short Film (2025)

    • Writer / Director - Musical Limited Series (2023- Present) Blur & Movistar Plus

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    • ESCAC Screenwriting MFA - 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 - New York City (2017)