Emilio Cuesta

DGA Director 


Emilio Cuesta is a New York based director, actor, and musician. 

His visual work has been screened worldwide, and has been celebrated for its warm, nostalgic familiarity and edgy realism. Emilio employs traditional storytelling and thought provoking narrative that captures his viewers, keeping them engaged and invested. 

Recent credits include Main Unit scenes from FOX’s “Accused”, and a documentary featuring The Bogmen titled “The Bog-Doc”. Musically, Emilio recently composed an original song for Apple’s “Servant”, titled Feedin’ - available on all music streaming platforms. 

Mission Statement: “My passion lies in illustrating visually engaging stories that linger in the heart and mind. I strive to work to and relate with actors in order to garner powerful performances in guiding a story. Through my favorite cinematic techniques and elements of narrative, I seek to venture the truest depths of human emotion.”