Juan Gil is a Los Angeles–based Latino Writer/Director known for crafting high-concept genre stories grounded in emotional truth. His work blends visceral tension with intimate character dynamics, often exploring family, guilt, and survival under pressure. Across film and short-form storytelling, Juan’s projects aim to engage audiences first, then stay with them long after.

Juan is currently traveling the festival circuit with his horror short DEAD END, which has screened at festivals including FilmQuest and the Cordillera International Film Festival. The film marks a shift toward more contained, concept-driven storytelling, solidifying his voice within elevated genre filmmaking and serving as the foundation for a feature-length expansion currently in development.

Alongside his traditional film work, Juan has emerged as a director in the vertical storytelling space. His original vertical thriller series BRUISER, won the 1st Place Editorial Award at ReelShort’s Vertical Filmmaking Competition, drawing attention from micro-drama platforms and production companies seeking creators fluent in serialized, mobile-first storytelling. Juan continues to develop vertical narratives that balance cinematic craft with the pacing and hooks demanded by short-form audiences.

Juan’s Christmas-set crime thriller feature SURVIVE THE NIGHT, has been gaining traction with production companies, further establishing him as a writer capable of delivering contained, emotionally driven thrillers with strong commercial appeal. In parallel, Juan maintains a consistent content creation presence across platforms, using short-form video to experiment with tone, storytelling, and audience engagement—treating content as both a creative outlet and an extension of his filmmaking voice.

His earlier work includes award-winning short films and a licensing deal with Sony Pictures, with projects premiering at Oscar®-qualifying festivals and earning recognition from Screencraft, Final Draft Big Break, FujiFilm, and Stage 32. Juan continues to build a slate of feature films, series, and digital projects that reflect his commitment to bold genre storytelling anchored by deeply human stakes.