César Velasco

Llega a León 🔥 Un ciclo de cortos seleccionados en el #ExpFilmGto2023 Nos vemos en @nadircineclub , con la presencia de @edweirdo_padilla y @ghortav directores y productores de El Trabajo Ya Está Hecho 🔥 Sin Costo #CineExperimental #Guanajuato #ExperimentalFilm #Cine #Experimental #cortometraje #Film #Filmfestival #ExperimentalCinema

About a year ago, I drove through an ice storm from Washington DC back to Dallas in order to make Authentically You. It was an extremely difficult time for me—but because this project was so close to my heart, it got me through. Like Grandes Momentos, this piece is a personal testament to the places and people that made me who I am. Using a docu-style commercial approach, Authentically You conveys a sense of personal style and story, merging both my background in the Dallas & Denton Music scene with my craft in filmmaking. It was a challenging and cathartic revelation both on set and its final form as to who I was, who I am and who I yearn to be.  Thank you to everyone involved in this–Every single cast member and location in this piece has a strong attachment both to a very unique scene of artists and to myself. Thank you to the dedicated crew who understood the intricacies of my vision and supported me throughout it all.  Finally, I want to give a huge shout out to every single musician in Denton and Dallas and beyond. For giving me a home when I needed it the most, for being my friends when no one else would, and for inviting me in without hesitation. To the relentlessness of those living in the margins by their own means, to every artists that says “fuck you” to the status quo and dreams bigger than most people dare. To those that stay true to who they are and live with continual authenticity and intention. Thank you for inspiring me, thank you for giving me a place.  This one is for my band, my friends, and finding home in Denton, Texas. All credits can be found at the Vimeo Link in my website!

It was awesome to work with friend and director Cèsar Velasco along with production co Vagrants on this Coalesse spot. Mixed media, prisms and moving lights always make for an exciting shoot. Alexa 35 X Canon FD, FD Zoom 24-70, 10mm Laowa Production Company: @vagrants.tv Creative Director: @jenperry Creative: @vagrants.tv Copy: @geosloan Art: @venusbelly EP: @dustindevlin Director: @lilceeezzz DP: @joesimon Photography: @bucksquibb Line Producer: Taylor Barber EP: @northeleven 1st AD: George Grace 2nd AD: Patrick Vidaña Camera Operator B Cam: @kckennicutt 1st AC A Cam: @johnsizer 1st AC B Cam: @stephsaathoff 2nd AC: @joseph_alford DIT: @davidgleason Gaffer: @lanceogfilm Best Boy Electric: @ryanserr Swing / Driver: @misterstevenwilliams Key Grip: @mattshanahan Best Boy Grip: @joedbannister Sound Mixer: @gfssound VTR: evancudd HMU: @marthamarek Wardrobe Stylist: @janellearreola Production Designer: Randall Marsrow Set Decorator: Lindsey Nickens Prop Master: @josephhorta Post Producer: colllllllcrandall Edit: @jack.lemay Additional Edits: @markgrassia Color: @lennonmapes Mix: @toddhrinda Motion Graphics: @bendrake_ / @bdelciampo Photographer Digitech: @rgallegos90 Location Manager: @cooperbcarr Craft Service: @macie.v.a

@sietefoods x @backstory.us Director: @lilceezzz Producer: @john_rains Production Supervisor: @prozach_12 Asst. Production Supervisor: Cary Henderson Office PA: @pjf_film 1st AD: @the_dax 2nd AD: @caseyscarpa Creative Director: @aaron DP: @santiago_g3 1st AC: @seanfrisoli 2nd AC: @texas_amyy Gaffer: @keaton_loudamy BB Electric: @noelmaitland Electric: @galenivey Key Grip: @seanmoskey BB Grip: Adam Flores Grip: Jermey Minten Production Designer: @kummerltwins Leadman: Brandon Nguyen Set Dresser: Max Chambers Set Dresser: Adam Arasteh Set Dresser: Travis Guidry Art PA: Sophia George Art PA: Ryan Phan Food Stylist: @melissacarroll Wardrobe Stylist: @cristinafacundostylist Wardrobe Assist: Harley Dotson Wardrobe PA: Marissa Escobedo H&MU: @makeupbymadamwarpaint H&MU Assist: @jenbradyatx Sound Mixer: @pedersensound Locations: @tobiewahl Locations: @tejanaland Moho: Bryan Breuggman - ATX Moho PA: @colby_weigand PA: @_the_mario PA: @bmjwentertainment PA: @turner._.mia PA: Ryan Gonzales PA: Nick Corey PA: @rowedaddy101 BTS shots courtesy of @aaron

Finally sharing one of my favorite moments from 2025: Siete’s First Commercial. Working with @john_rains @lilceeezzz and the incredible teams at @backstory.us & @convoy_atx was an unforgettable experience! Beautiful wardrobe styling by the best in the biz @cristinafacundostylist , incredible set design by the @kummerltwins , perfectly scored by @jonnymendez__ , and food styling by the one and only @melissacarroll ! So proud of what we created together! Beyond grateful for collaborations like this. (Scroll to the end to watch the 60 second spot!)

Good Advice by MWAA @mywifesanangel @grimgrimgrim215 @broken_cycle_records @knifehitsrecords DIr: César Velasco @lilceeezzz DOP: Drew Saracco @drew_saracco Producers: Drew Saracco, César Velasco, MWAA Editors: Ben Montez & Cesar Velasco Color: Arthur Garibay @arthurgaribay AC: Anthony Marotta, Mike Toland Gaffer: Shane Moore Grip: Mike Bland Grip: Shawn McCloskey PA: Alex Ha Motorcycle Rigging: Federal Grip Production Friends: All Ages Productions Rental House: Expressway Camera GO LISTEN ON STREAMING SHIT WITH HEADPHONES FOR FULL WHACKY EXPERIENCE

AM I RIGHT???!!! FULL MUSIC VIDEO for “Good Advice” by MWAA “Yeah, I Bet” out 4/18/25 @grimgrimgrim215 @broken_cycle_records @knifehitsrecords Biggest bleeding heartfelt THANKS ALOT to @lilceeezzz & @drew_saracco True stallions of love DIr: César Velasco DOP: Drew Saracco Producers: Drew Saracco, César Velasco, MWAA Editors: Ben Montez & Cesar Velasco Color: Arthur Garibay AC: Anthony Marotta, Mike Toland Gaffer: Shane Moore Grip: Mike Bland Grip: Shawn McCloskey PA: Alex Ha Motorcycle Rigging: Federal Grip Production Friends: All Ages Productions Rental House: Expressway Camera GO LISTEN ON STREAMING SHIT WITH HEADPHONES FOR FULL WHACKY EXPERIENCE

Xochimilco 2023

We’re so stoked to have César’s work shown at Thin Line this year! You can catch “Authentically You” at 5:45pm on Friday the 26th, and “Gucci Doom” at 10:00pm on Saturday the 27th - both at the Campus Theater. . Be sure to follow @lilceeezzz , and don’t forget to register for at thinline.us/passes . #filmfestival #shortfilm #musicvideo #denton #thinline2024 #tl24 #festivalseason #dentonmusic

Officially the best time with fish sticks, thanks to everyone involved ! Gorton’s x @vagrants.tv Agency: @connellypartners Creative Director: @abbypete Copy Writer: @puddles_inrealtime Director: 👋 Executive Producer: Winston Macdonald Executive Producer: @dustindevlin Line Producer: @john_rains ❤️ Production Supervisor: @prozach_12 Asst. Production Supervisor: @nicogutipuma Associate Producer: @jerad1ad Asst. Associate Producer: AJ Ledesma Edit: @jack.lemay VFX Prod: @jonah_philip_kaplan VFX: @niche.vfx Color: @color_refinery @robsbessette DP: @pdanielkennedy 1st AC: @charles_s21 2nd AC: @texas_amyy Steadicam: @littlesteadi DIT: Adrian Hattingh VTR: @atomicvideodfw VFX Supervisor: @jonah_philip_kaplan Gaffer: @keaton_loudamy BB Electric: @noelmaitland Swing: @galenivey Key Grip: @seanmoskey BB Grip: Jason McKnight PD: @kummerltwins 👯‍♀️ Food Stylist: Susan Gebhard Props Master: @travguidry Props: @carlesbarkely Set Dresser: @davenonset Set Dresser: Victoria Terrell Art PA: @finn.fm Art PA: @anders_brendan Wardrobe Stylist: @cristinafacundostylist 💅 Wardrobe Assist: Stefania Maso H&MU: @hawgfly_meredith Sound Mixer: @angleraudio Locations Manager: @arijavari Locations Asst.: Chris Hutchins PA: @julianjvelasco PA: @doughpland PA: @ram.soberston PA: Olivia Rowe PA: Travis Thornberry PA: @freddy.47 PA: @bmjwmusic 🍤 Motorhome: Blue Line Key Craft Service: @bizzylizzy4life

Production Company: HiRai Creative Writer / Director / Camera Operator: Cesar Velasco Executive Producer: Ryan Blitzer @ryanblitzer Director of Photography: Matt Sill @mattsill Producer: Caitlyn Birdsong @caitlynbirdsong Producer: Madeleine Beck @madeleine_leighh Associate Producer: Blaine Stricklin blainedstricklin Creative Producer: Lyndsay Knecht @llllllllll.tk 1st Assistant Director: Gleason Barber @gleasongrills Drummer: Billie Grey Vracin @billiegreyheck Bandmate: Katie Reese @katie_reese Bandmate: Danny Tantrum @danny.tantrum House Venue: KiKi’s House Rehearsal Space: Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios @rgrsdentontx Van: Ben Scott @grave_combo Special Thanks to:  Ben Scott @grave_combo Chad Witherspoon @buffaloballet Lauren Belmore Patrick Michot Rachel Weaver Dahlia Knowles @dahliaqk Michale Briggs @cereboso Ricky & many more