Ernesto Valkez
Directing
Biography
Ernesto Valkez is a young filmmaker from Torreón, Coahuila. With a background in Ciencias de la Comunicación and a specialization in Comunicación Organizacional, he has stood out as a director, producer, and content creator from an early age. He graduated from the cinematography diploma program at Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica (CCC), the Escuela de Artes Escénicas de la UAdeC, and the TRAP MAI VIDIO workshop by Terregal Films. His short film "Mi Razón" (2023) was featured in the Muestra de Cine Coahuila and in tributes to Carmen Salinas and Magda Guzmán. In 2024, he co-directed "Contacto Cero" alongside Jorge V. Cortés. The short film earned second place at the concurso Interuniversitario Torreón en Corto and was an official selection at the Muestra de Cine Coahuila. He has collaborated with production companies such as TLW, Noa Fílmica, and Plasma en Corto, taking on roles including director, assistant director, script supervisor, and video assist.
Known For
Still reeling from the loss of Irene, Vicente lives in the shadow of guilt. But when his buried past comes back to light, he must face what he’s tried to outrun, and decide if there’s still a way out.
Vicente
Luisa goes through constant sadness and depression due to the no-contact rule imposed by her ex-partner Roberto. As the story progresses, we will see that Roberto was not as charming as he seemed.
Contacto Cero
A ruthless outlaw rides across the desert with a young woman in danger, while a legendary cowboy hunts him down, determined to bring him to justice. Beneath the blazing western sun, an intense chase unfolds between hero and villain.
La Mejor Historia De Vaqueros
Carlos grows increasingly anxious when his girlfriend Ana doesn't return home after going out in the afternoon. Though he fears her absence may be tied to her struggles with alcoholism and depression, he confronts his fears and nightmares alone. Unbeknownst to him, Ana’s disappearance is rooted in a far more complex reason.