Jaime Torres is an award-winning director and cinematographer based in Los Angeles, known for his emotionally grounded storytelling and visually poetic style. With a background in sociology and mass communications, Jaime brings a deep sensitivity to social issues and marginalized voices, using film as a tool to explore complex human experiences. His most recent short film, Mojave Shadows, earned multiple accolades including Best Director and Best Cinematographer, with wins at Top Shorts, the Independent Shorts Awards, and recognition as a finalist at the Los Angeles Cinematography Awards. His earlier work, including Angustia and Tell, also received honors at the Los Angeles International Film Festival and other indie showcases.

Raised between Los Angeles and Chile, Jaime’s artistic voice was shaped by witnessing everyday resilience in underserved communities. He began documenting these realities through photography before transitioning into film. After earning his BA in Sociology, Jaime worked with KPFK radio and later pursued formal film training at the New York Film Academy, where he studied directing, cinematography, and editing.

Jaime was selected for the Tomorrow’s Filmmakers Today fellowship at the Hola Mexico Film Festival in 2017. He has directed and shot several narrative shorts, commercial content, and documentary segments for PBS. With a strong commitment to craft and collaboration, Jaime’s work continues to champion empathy, social relevance, and visual storytelling.

His main goal is to network and promote social awareness through the film medium. He hopes to achieve this by collaborating with like-minded individuals who share a passion for socially conscious storytelling and who seek to use cinema as a powerful tool for expression and change.

To learn more about Jaime and his work, check out his interviews with Medium and VoyageLA.