Jessel Monteverde

While studying film at UCLA and interning under Richard Donner (director of Goonies, Lethal Weapon, and Superman),Jessel realized perhaps the most important tenet of his craft.

Story is king. Style meets substance. It makes for more engaging work when both coexist in a project.

Starting out with music videos, Jessel has moved on to the challenges of the advertising industry.Armed with strong storytelling skills and a keen eye for striking visuals, Jessel is quickly making a name for himself.

"Even in the simplest board, I create backstories for the characters to make them more 3-dimensional. Once I find a story, I paint a visual image that draws the audience deeper into the story."

After all, a director can not merely execute a storyboard. He has to take the idea and weave it into something real and captivating. He has to tell a story everytime.

Jessel promises, No matter how simple or complicated your project is, no matter the scope or budget, "you'll always get more than 100% from me."

Torts Villacorta

As a graduate of communication arts with strong emphasis on film, Torts already had the instinct for crafting a compelling story through visuals. He began his advertising career as a producer, working on countless commercials for various agencies. Through the years, his hunger to direct never waned. A curious mix of serendipity and wise patience allowed him to work with the country’s top directors and cinematographers. Through them, he learned the intricacies of technical expertise, the romance of food cinematography, and mastery of the narrative.

In 2005, Torts decided to try his hand at directing. His exposure to various techniques, coupled with his innate flair for storytelling, resulted in a personal style that is all at once, sumptuous and skilled, refined yet dramatic.

His works demonstrate a wide range of capabilities, from witty visual anecdotes, to poignant stories—all with an emphasis on solid narrative. “Within every visual is a great story waiting to be told. That’s how I’d like to think of myself—as a creative storyteller.”

Lyle Sacris

Even to the casual observer, Lyle Sacris brings to mind one word: energy. Plying his trade for short of a decade, the prolific director and cinematographer has done a whole gamut of creative work including music videos, full-length movies, and advertisements. His talent spans a diverse portfolio that ranges from Slapshock to Kyla; from Exodus to Blue Moon; and from laundry commercials to glamorous haircare spots. With his boundless enthusiasm, one can be sure the surprising Mr. Sacris has lots more surprises up his sleeve.

Paul Soriano

In summing up the directing capabilities of budding director Paul Soriano, his list of works should speak for themselves. After all, it took hard work to pursue the mastery of his craft without the benefit of formal schooling. Moreover, it took passion to make him a full-fledged director. For all his potential, the promise of good work is galvanized by the certainty that he will expend every effort to make sure each project is beyond satisfactory; they must be astonishing.