Michael Vaughn Hernandez
Directing
Biography
Growing up in both Miami and the Caribbean afforded Vaughn the opportunity to experience many richly diverse cultures and people from vibrantly different walks of life. From Bollywood to Asian films to American movies and beyond, he has witnessed time and time again how cinema is a powerful and meaningful way to connect to the people and world around us. He is fascinated with the human condition and passionate about sharing morally ambiguous stories.
Known For
When Jason broke off his longtime relationship, he got caught up in the bachelor lifestyle. Now his friends are settling down, leaving Jason feeling pressure to catch up.
For the Love of Jason
Fresh off a recent breakup, Marissa Scott's return home takes an unexpected twist when her ex-boyfriend Richard arrives at the family gathering arm in arm with her estranged stepsister Kerry.
Unexpected Christmas
Fresh off a winning case that brought her unwanted internet fame, a rising ADA learns of the district's most respected judge allegedly assaulting her best friend. She starts a case but is surprised to be met with resistance by the district attorney who mentored her, her best friend who questions the system and her motives, and the judge himself who knows her own dark secret.
Worthy
A woman challenges her husband on his decision to have a female friend stay over.
Moments: Castle
A woman looking for her kidnapped son finds one of the men who took him.
Moments: Mother
A serial killer and the detective who tracked him down find themselves in an unexpected stalemate.
Moments: Six
A hardworking young man bent on saving his sick son must convince a stranger to kill an innocent student or an unknown group will detonate the bomb strapped under his coat.
Martyr
Chromatography, centers around Nayae (Renée Veronica Freeman), a brilliant biologist working for a global task force to create a pill that genetically engineers the human body into its most efficient, healthy state. However, when Michelle (Folami Williams), a colleague before a sister, uncovers Nayae’s secret project to preserve the mental deviations that define humanity, tensions soar. In a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, Michelle must decide whether to expose Nayae’s dangerous secret or join her in a race against time to protect the essence of humanity.