In prep on a horror-comedy feature film written by Mike Van Waes (LILO & STITCH) for Lionsgate Motion Picture Group (JOHN WICK, THE HUNGER GAMES). Produced by Vertigo Entertainment (GODZILLA, IT).

In prep on a horror feature film written by Alan Trezza (WE SUMMON THE DARKNESS) and produced by Mucho Mas Media (BLUE MIRACLE, THE BLACK DEMON) and Jon Silk (IT, GODZILLA).

Pilot Writer and Executive Producer on an original murder mystery series based on the Voluntourism industry in active development.Produced by Boat Rocker Media (ORPHAN BLACK, ORPHAN BLACK ECHOES, INVASION) and acclaimed author Ibram X. Kendi's Maroon Visions.

Film Independent - Project Involve 2023 Participant.

Attached screenwriter on an unannounced animated family feature.In collaboration with Mattel Films (BARBIE). Based on a beloved IP and toy brand.

Writer and Creator of an unnanounced original comic book series.Currently writing this four-part horror-fantasy comic book series set in Brazil, inspired by an Amazonian folktale.In collaboration with AfterShock Comics.

Film Director on an unannounced horror-thriller feature.In collaboration with Vertigo Entertainment and Paramount Pictures.

Pilot Writer and Co-Executive Producer of Lotería.In collaboration with television legend Norman Lear and Brent Miller at Act III Productions, Sony Pictures Television, and emerging streaming platform IMDBtv (owned by Amazon).A one-hour YA fantasy-adventure series inspired by the popular Latino card game of Lotería. In hopes of reuniting their family, two estranged teen siblings set off on an adventure across Mexico to collect magical Lotería cards, unearthing the power of their history and culture.

Felipe Vargas is an LA-based, Colombian-American Writer & Director in the realm of boldly-original, heartfelt stories with a twist of fantasy, sci-fi, or horror.Felipe is developing a fantasy adventure series with Sony Pictures Television and television legend Norman Lear's Act III Productions. He's also currently developing a horror comic book with Aftershock Media, a Latin-x web series with Disney Channel, an original sci-fi series with 21 Laps Entertainment, and his debut horror feature. Felipe is also writing a fantasy thriller spec Pilot based on his short film script - one of four selected as a senior project at USC. Felipe's screenplays have been recognized by HollyShorts and In Roads.Felipe's fantasy film THE GUIDE was acquired by DUST in 2019 and had a multi-platform online premiere, where it garnered over 3.5 million views from YouTube alone. Felipe's Florida-focused short films SUMMER'S END and VESSEL were broadcast nationally on PBS in 2018 and 2016, respectively. His experimental sci-fi film GRAPEFRUIT AND HEAT DEATH! premiered on DUST in 2020. Felipe was selected to co-direct a horror feature adaptation of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, backed by John Wells.Felipe was the director of the horror-fantasy film MILK TEETH (with Art Director Kat Wells' behind-the-scenes Tik Tok series receiving 20+ million views). The film received Best Actor at Fantasia, Best Short Film at Horrible Imaginings, and was a finalist on Fine Cuts and NFFTY. The film was also broadcast on KCET.Felipe's work has been featured in over 90 film festivals, including Oscar-qualifying festivals HollyShorts, Bogo Shorts, and Sitges. Felipe is a recipient of a DGA Student Film Award and Imagen Award.Felipe has also collaborated with a variety of commercial clients, writing and directing for Over & Above Africa, Wurstkuche Restaurants, World Cup soccer players, Kaibai Organics, Deebees, and NEWCOM Telecommunications, among others. He's edited two feature-length documentaries.

Developed an unannounced, original science-fiction thriller series with Shawn Levy's 21 Laps Entertainment.

Director of a proof-of-concept Pilot Trailer for a kids fantasy comedy series set in Highland Park.Created in collaboration with Disney Channel and Palabra Entertainment.

Review and analysis of international feature films and series for potential adaptation or acquisition.Coverage on Spanish-language materials for Latin American audiences.

Editor of upcoming documentary feature film, Open Secret.Editor of award-winning documentary feature film, Breaking Their Silence: Women on the Frontline of the Poaching Crisis.Work featured on CNN, The Today Show, TEDx, and KTLA.

Analyzed Spanish-language submissions for PANTELION FILMS, backed by Lionsgate.Analyzed finished films for adaptation potential or acquisition potential for Pantaya streaming platform.

Selected as one of 117 interns to participate in exclusive film industry internship enhancement program through Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Academy Gold Talent Development and Inclusion program.Eight-week summer experiential & educational program offering panels, interactive workshops, member screenings and networking opportunities with Academy members.

Wrote coverage on books, scripted, and unscripted submissions for the Television Department, mainly focused on horror and thriller content.Assisted with research for projects: comparatives analysis, non-fiction research, creative brainstorming for titles, etc.

Worked in the office of the President & CEO of Showtime Networks, David Nevins.Developed & presented Marketing/Brand Study to Showtime executives and 100+ employees, on potential penetration into music industry.