Carlos López Estrada

Carlos López Estrada is a Mexican Academy Award-nominated filmmaker, music video director, commercial director, theatre director, and actor. Born in Mexico, he moved to the United States when he was 12 and later enrolled at Chapman University.

Blindspotting (2018)

Collin must make it through his final three days of probation for a chance at a new beginning. He and his troublemaking childhood best friend, Miles, work as movers, and when Collin witnesses a police shooting, the two men’s friendship is tested as they grapple ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Carlos López Estrada
CAST:  Daveed Diggs  •  Rafael Casal  •  Janina Gavankar  •  Jasmine Cephas Jones

Collin must make it through his final three days of probation for a chance at a new beginning. He and his troublemaking childhood best friend, Miles, work as movers, and when Collin witnesses a police shooting, the two men’s friendship is tested as they grapple ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Carlos López Estrada
CAST:  Daveed Diggs  •  Rafael Casal  •  Janina Gavankar  •  Jasmine Cephas Jones

Summertime (2021)

Over the course of a hot summer day in Los Angeles, the lives of 25 young Angelinos intersect. A skating guitarist, a tagger, two wannabe rappers, an exasperated fast-food worker, a limo driver—they all weave in and out of each other's stories. Through poetry they ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Carlos López Estrada
CAST:  Austin Antoine  •  Marquesha Babers  •  Bryce Banks  •  Bene't Benton

Over the course of a hot summer day in Los Angeles, the lives of 25 young Angelinos intersect. A skating guitarist, a tagger, two wannabe rappers, an exasperated fast-food worker, a limo driver—they all weave in and out of each other's stories. Through poetry they ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Carlos López Estrada
CAST:  Austin Antoine  •  Marquesha Babers  •  Bryce Banks  •  Bene't Benton

Bear (2012)

A fable about change.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Carlos López Estrada
CAST:  Garren Stitt

A fable about change.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Carlos López Estrada
CAST:  Garren Stitt

Identity Theft (2015)

A story about separation.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Carlos López Estrada
CAST:  Bill Irwin  •  Kate Burton

A story about separation.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Carlos López Estrada
CAST:  Bill Irwin  •  Kate Burton

Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)

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Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, that same evil has returned and it’s up to a lone warrior ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Don Hall  •  Carlos López Estrada
CAST:  Kelly Marie Tran  •  Awkwafina  •  Gemma Chan  •  Daniel Dae Kim

Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, that same evil has returned and it’s up to a lone warrior ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Don Hall  •  Carlos López Estrada
CAST:  Kelly Marie Tran  •  Awkwafina  •  Gemma Chan  •  Daniel Dae Kim

Your Name

Two teenagers discover they are magically and intermittently swapping bodies. When a disaster threatens to upend their lives, they must journey to meet and save their worlds.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Carlos López Estrada
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Two teenagers discover they are magically and intermittently swapping bodies. When a disaster threatens to upend their lives, they must journey to meet and save their worlds.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Carlos López Estrada
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Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry (2021)

This documentary offers a deeply intimate look at extraordinary teenager Billie Eilish. Award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler follows her journey on the road, onstage, and at home with her family as the writing and recording of her debut album changes her life.  (more)

DIRECTION:  R.J. Cutler
CAST:  Billie Eilish  •  Finneas O'Connell  •  Maggie Baird  •  Zoe Donahoe

This documentary offers a deeply intimate look at extraordinary teenager Billie Eilish. Award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler follows her journey on the road, onstage, and at home with her family as the writing and recording of her debut album changes her life.  (more)

DIRECTION:  R.J. Cutler
CAST:  Billie Eilish  •  Finneas O'Connell  •  Maggie Baird  •  Zoe Donahoe

Robin Hood

A live action remake of the 1973 animated feature that's rumored to be a musical.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Carlos López Estrada
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A live action remake of the 1973 animated feature that's rumored to be a musical.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Carlos López Estrada
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Straight from the Town: Making Blindspotting

Illustrates and explains how the 2018 film Blindspotting was created. Features interviews with all involved in the film.  (more)

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CAST:  Rafael Casal  •  Daveed Diggs  •  Janina Gavankar  •  Jasmine Cephas Jones

Illustrates and explains how the 2018 film Blindspotting was created. Features interviews with all involved in the film.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Rafael Casal  •  Daveed Diggs  •  Janina Gavankar  •  Jasmine Cephas Jones

Carlos Lopez Estrada: A Director's Diary

Estrada's account of directing his first feature film Blindspotting (2018)  (more)

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CAST:  Carlos López Estrada

Estrada's account of directing his first feature film Blindspotting (2018)  (more)

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CAST:  Carlos López Estrada

High and Mighty (2017)

After surviving a shooting totally unscathed, a lovable lush discovers he has superhuman powers… but only when he’s high or drunk.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Carlos López Estrada
CAST:  Jorge Diaz  •  James Eckhouse  •  Shakira Barrera  •  J.R. Villarreal

After surviving a shooting totally unscathed, a lovable lush discovers he has superhuman powers… but only when he’s high or drunk.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Carlos López Estrada
CAST:  Jorge Diaz  •  James Eckhouse  •  Shakira Barrera  •  J.R. Villarreal

Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero (2023)

A remarkably intimate portrait of an artist on tour navigating identity, family, expectations, and acceptance, all while reflecting on his place within the legacy of Black, queer performers.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Carlos López Estrada  •  Zac Manuel
CAST:  Lil Nas X

A remarkably intimate portrait of an artist on tour navigating identity, family, expectations, and acceptance, all while reflecting on his place within the legacy of Black, queer performers.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Carlos López Estrada  •  Zac Manuel
CAST:  Lil Nas X