Empowering the World's Documentarians

Luis Tapia

(he/him)

Director/Cinematographer

Dallas, Texas US

About

Luis Arturo Tapia is a director, cinematographer, and producer. Born in Mexico and raised in Texas, he was based in Shanghai/Hong Kong from 2002-2022. He currently resides in Dallas, Texas and is available worldwide. Luis has directed, produced, and/or shot commercial work for more than 100 global brands and broadcast networks. Some highlights include The Amazing Race: China Rush, BBC documentary series "28Up", Olympic Channel feature documentary "The Iron Hammer", documentary shorts for the NFL and NBA, national ads for Google, WNBA, Heineken, and directing a teaser for Netflix' upcoming "Squid Game: The Challenge." Luis also pursues his own film projects, including feature documentaries "Up From the Underground" and "Human Flesh Search Engine". His scripted dark comedy short film "This Will End Badly", was accepted to 12 festivals, and won Best Film at the 2019 B-Retina Festival in Barcelona. His independent web series ORO exceeded 1 million views. His latest documentary, "Mother of Buffalo", is currently prepping for a festival run. Luis earned a degree in East Asian Studies from Princeton University and speaks English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese, all fluently.

Featured Work

This Will End Badly

Short film. Winner, Best Short Film, B-Retina Film Festival (Barcelona)

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Oro (Teaser)

Teaser for web micro series. ORO is an independent web series created by director Luis Arturo Tapia. An amalgam of several script concepts, it's an ongoing creative exercise exploring a fictional world filled with gangsters, glitterati, moguls, lowlifes, and a few good folks. A world just like the one we inhabit, with the occasional magical flourish. At the center of the story is a mysterious box containing something of immeasurable value. Everyone is affected by its contents. A select few dare to possess it. Each episode will introduce a character, illuminate the vast and expanding storyline. There is no dialogue. Visit oro-series.com for full episodes.

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Mother of Buffalo (Trailer)

Trailer for forthcoming documentary about a 70-year-old woman and her struggle to defend and protect a herd of wild water buffalo on Hong Kong's Lantau Island.

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Balmorhea in/and Shanghai

Music film.

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