Christopher Guerrero
Award Winning Writer · Director · Educator
Christopher Guerrero is a Latinx filmmaker from California’s Central Valley—a place where stories are currency, survival is art, and resources are scarce. He turned to filmmaking not for fame, but because storytelling was his way of confronting injustice and reclaiming identity.
After earning his MFA from USC, Christopher’s career accelerated—directing campaigns for brands like Disney, GEICO, Microsoft, and Coca-Cola, and working with talent like The Rock, Wayne Brady, and Jack Black. His voice blends horror, heart, and razor-sharp satire. He now teaches directing at USC.
His work has been a part of top-tier festivals including Slamdance, Austin, Santa Barbara, and HollyShorts, and he’s been selected for fellowships with Stowe Labs, RespectAbility Lab, FREE THE WORKS, AdAge’s “The List,” AICP, and the CDDP Directing Program.
Films That Haunt, Heal, and Hilariously Bite Back
From BuzzFeed and Studio 71 to Funny or Die and Frieze LA, Christopher’s work has racked up billions of views and festival acclaim. Whether he’s making you scream, laugh, or look inward, he crafts stories that mix the personal with the political—never preachy, always potent.
His award-winning short REPROGRAMMED (Frieze LA Winner) explores AI and identity through a Chicanx lens. His upcoming horror drama SINS OF THE FATHER tackles trauma in rural farming towns. He’s currently developing the body-horror satire ASSIMILATED, the supernatural thriller LOCUST GROVE, and the mockumentary pilot ACCIDENTES.
His other projects—WHITE GUYS SOLVE SEXISM, CAR STEALERS, and SIGNS YOUR DAD AF—has screened at Santa Barbara, Cinequest, Dances With Films, HollyShorts, Nantucket, and many more.
Christopher is a filmmaker on the edge of the industry—both literally and creatively—making stories that reflect a multicultural, messy, and magnificent America.
Commercial Work
Christopher’s commercial directing has drawn national attention for its originality, wit, and visual punch. Whether it’s a scam-prevention campaign for CashApp, a surreal caffeine confession for KitchenAid, or a comedic brand stunt for Perfect Bars, Sam Adams, or Geico, he brings storytelling to every frame. His work with Pure Leaf, including the national campaign featuring Coco Jones, showcases his ability to blend culture and celebrity with visual flair.. Whether it’s a scam-prevention campaign for CashApp, a surreal caffeine confession for KitchenAid, or a comedic brand stunt for ONE Bars, he brings storytelling to every frame.
