Felipe Vargas is a multifaceted creative force, excelling as a writer, director, and editor. Born in Colombia, he grew up in Florida, where he was nurtured by the rich cultural heritage of Latin American magical realism and an insatiable appetite for films.
Felipe's educational background includes attending the prestigious University of Southern California (USC) film school, where he honed his craft and gained valuable industry experience through internships at prominent production companies such as Showtime Networks, Blumhouse Productions, KDC Films, Annapurna Pictures, and Lionsgate Entertainment.
As a filmmaker, Felipe has made a significant impact, with two of his four greenlit USC Thesis projects in 2019 being directorial and writing credits. Notably, he was at the helm of the horror-fantasy film "Milk Teeth," and also co-directed a feature horror adaptation of "Phantom of the Opera" with backing from renowned producer John Wells.
Felipe's passion for Latin American stories and mythology has led him to develop a Mexican fantasy-adventure series in collaboration with Norman Lear's production company ACT III. His fantasy short film "The Guide" premiered on DUST in 2019, garnering an impressive 3.4+ million views and solidifying its place among the platform's top ten most viewed films.
Additionally, Felipe's experimental sci-fi film "Grapefruit & Heat Death!" was recently acquired by DUST and is set to premiere in 2020. His Florida-focused short films "Summer's End" and "Vessel" were both broadcast nationally on PBS.
Felipe is also a socially conscious documentary editor, with his last project "Breaking Their Silence" (2018) being featured on CNN, TEDx, KTLA, and The Today Show. He is currently editing a new documentary feature that uncovers a school board conspiracy in the South.
Throughout his career, Felipe's work has been featured in over thirty-five festivals, including the Newport Beach, Chattanooga, Sarasota, Fort Meyers, and HollyShorts Film Festivals, among others.
