
Directing
Carlos Lerma
EN cinema · 10 credits
Born
12 June 2003 (age 23)
Birthplace
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Carlos Lerma is an award-winning Mexican writer, director, and author who brings his unique touch to both the movie screen and the printed page. Best known for his collection of original live-action and animated films, he has directed critically acclaimed works such as "Lightning in a Bottle" (2024), "Faraway Fiesta" (2023), and the animated sensation "Treasure Haunt" (2023). Jumping between art mediums is what sets Lerma apart, from live-action to animation to books. Lerma is also a poet and illustrator of three best-selling Spanish-written poetry books and two new English-written poetry books. Lerma moved from Monterrey, México to Chicago, IL, in 2022 to pursue the American Dream in entertainment and literature.
Known for
Filmography

Tell Her
Associate Producer

Lightning in a Bottle
Writer, Director

Faraway Fiesta
as Guy, Director, Writer

Treasure Haunt
Director, Writer

Firefly
Director, Writer, Animation

Designer’s Game
Writer, Director, Executive Producer

Wish We Never Met
Writer, Producer, Director, Editor

Sunflower's Friend
Writer, Director

The Wright Choice
Producer, Editor, Writer, Director

Holiday Heist
Director of Photography

