About

Known credits:
65
Birthday:
2000-06-20
Place of birth:
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
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Hugo Montes de Oca

Overview

Hugo Montes de Oca (born June 20, 2000) is a young Mexican writer-director hailing from Monterrey, Mexico. From a young age, he exhibited a remarkable passion for storytelling and a natural inclination towards visual arts. Inspired by the captivating narratives and cinematic styles of American and international films, Hugo embarked on his creative journey, immersing himself in the world of filmmaking. Armed with an old digital camera borrowed from his father, he began crafting his own stories through the medium of short films, directing and collaborating with friends and family members to bring his visions to life.

Throughout middle school and high school, he developed a genuine passion for filmmaking, producing numerous short films and video skits. In high school, he began taking acting classes to enhance his directing skills and gain a deeper understanding of the acting process. He even had the opportunity to write and direct several plays in both high school and college, all of which explored themes such as grief, social anxiety, mental health, and companionship, infused with a comedic twist often found in Hugo's work.

Driven by his insatiable desire to create films, Hugo has always been a do-it-yourself filmmaker, taking charge of various aspects including cinematography, audio recording and editing, makeup and costume design, set dressing, as well as editing and visual effects. By the age of 21, he had already directed and co-written four plays and had completed over 40 short films.

In 2022, he released two notable short films. The first one, titled 'Polvo' (Dust), tells the story of a group of boys at a party that culminates in a tragic ending. This short film delves into the concept of hegemonic masculinity, the yearning for validation and acceptance, and incorporates some queer themes. Subsequently, Hugo co-wrote and co-directed a short film called 'The Confrontation' with his friend and filmmaker Cecilia Becerra. It portrays a young survivor living in a water-depleted world, created to raise awareness about the ongoing water crisis. The short film premiered at the Monterrey International Film Festival in 2022 and subsequently enjoyed an extensive festival run across multiple countries, including the UK and the USA.

Hugo's latest short film, 'Enjoy the Silence,' marks his first venture into Super 16mm film. It revolves around an architect who is a Mexican immigrant and grapples with neurosis. The film explores the emotional vulnerability and internal conflicts faced by an individual with post-traumatic stress disorder, shedding light on the obsessions they unleash in their daily lives. Drawing inspiration from 1970s grindhouse films, it incorporates elements of experimental cinema and body horror.

Known for

Acting

2020 Encierro Actor N/A
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2019 ¿Y ahora qué? Actor N/A
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2019 El Gran Enigma Actor El Detective N/A
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2019 Conectado Actor N/A
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2017 Hasta Siempre Comandante Actor Cuban Soldier N/A
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Directing

2023 La Confrontación Directing Director N/A
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2023 Enjoy the Silence Directing Director N/A
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2021 Un paso a la vez Directing Director N/A
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2020 Encierro Directing Director N/A
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2020 La Liga Protectora de la Naturaleza Directing Director N/A
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2019 ¿Y ahora qué? Directing Director N/A
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2019 Pesadilla en Hackaton Directing Director N/A
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2019 El Gran Enigma Directing Director N/A
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2019 La Pluma Directing Director N/A
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2019 Conectado Directing Director N/A
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2018 Terror Nocturno Directing Director N/A
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2018 Fuera de Tempo Directing Director N/A
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2017 Hasta Siempre Comandante Directing Director N/A
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Writing

2023 La Confrontación Writing Writer N/A
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2023 Enjoy the Silence Writing Screenplay N/A
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2021 Un paso a la vez Writing Writer N/A
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2020 Encierro Writing Writer N/A
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2020 La Liga Protectora de la Naturaleza Writing Screenplay N/A
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2019 ¿Y ahora qué? Writing Writer N/A
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2019 Pesadilla en Hackaton Writing Story N/A
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2019 El Gran Enigma Writing Writer N/A
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2019 Conectado Writing Writer N/A
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2018 Terror Nocturno Writing Writer N/A
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2018 Fuera de Tempo Writing Writer N/A
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Production

2023 La Confrontación Production Producer N/A
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2021 Un paso a la vez Production Producer N/A
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2020 Encierro Production Producer N/A
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2019 ¿Y ahora qué? Production Producer N/A
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2019 El Gran Enigma Production Executive Producer N/A
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2019 La Pluma Production Producer N/A
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2019 La Pluma Production Executive Producer N/A
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2019 Conectado Production Producer N/A
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2018 Terror Nocturno Production Producer N/A
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2018 Fuera de Tempo Production Producer N/A
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2017 Hasta Siempre Comandante Production Producer N/A
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Art

2023 La Confrontación Art Storyboard Artist N/A
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2018 Fuera de Tempo Art Art Direction N/A
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2017 Hasta Siempre Comandante Art Art Direction N/A
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Camera

2019 Pesadilla en Hackaton Camera Director of Photography N/A
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2019 La Pluma Camera Director of Photography N/A
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2019 Conectado Camera Director of Photography N/A
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2018 Terror Nocturno Camera Director of Photography N/A
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2018 Fuera de Tempo Camera Director of Photography N/A
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2017 Hasta Siempre Comandante Camera Director of Photography N/A
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Costume & Make-Up

2017 Hasta Siempre Comandante Costume & Make-Up Costume Design N/A
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2017 Hasta Siempre Comandante Costume & Make-Up Makeup & Hair N/A
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Editing

2023 La Confrontación Editing Editor N/A
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2023 Enjoy the Silence Editing Editor N/A
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2021 Un paso a la vez Editing Assistant Editor N/A
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2020 Encierro Editing Editor N/A
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2020 La Liga Protectora de la Naturaleza Editing Editor N/A
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2019 ¿Y ahora qué? Editing Editor N/A
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2019 Pesadilla en Hackaton Editing Editor N/A
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2019 El Gran Enigma Editing Editor N/A
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2019 La Pluma Editing Editor N/A
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2019 Conectado Editing Editor N/A
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2018 Terror Nocturno Editing Editor N/A
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2018 Fuera de Tempo Editing Editor N/A
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2017 Hasta Siempre Comandante Editing Editor N/A
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Visual Effects

2023 La Confrontación Visual Effects Visual Effects N/A
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