
Walt Perez
Production
Biography
Walt Perez is an award-winning filmmaker who began working on independent and commercial productions in 2008. On March 10, 2009 he founded the production company Verloren Productions. In 2011, Walt began a work relationship with Warner Bros. Studios. He worked on various films & television shows, which included; Doctor Sleep (2019), Annabelle Comes Home (2019), Magic Mike's Last Dance (2023), Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023), Two and a Half Men (2011), The Voice (2012), Mike & Molly (2012–2013), The Kominsky Method (2018–2019), Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) and HBOs Perry Mason (2023). He also freelanced for Walt Disney Pictures, Universal Pictures, Netflix Studios, Amazon Studios, Lionsgate, Macro and Bron Studios. Walt made greater strides as a writer, producer and director with the critically acclaimed film Here in the East (2016). The film brought him numerous honors, including awards at the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards, Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival and the Chicano International Film Festival for Directing and Best Film. Walt then captivated audiences with the psychological thriller Into the Night (2020), which he directed, produced and adapted from a story by Stephen King. After two successful premieres at the Dryden Theatre and Warner Bros. Studios; the film entered the Film Festival circuit in 2020. The film received acclaimed and various festival award nominations. In 2021, the film was qualified for consideration in the 93rd Academy Awards, under the Best Live Action Short Film Category. Verloren Productions premiered NorJack (2023) at the 76th Festival de Cannes, Court Métrage. The film was written, produced and directed by Perez. On September 16th, 2023, the film had its LA premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatres. The film screened in various film festivals; receiving acclaim and crowned as one of the top short films of 2023. The film was qualified for consideration in the 96th Academy Awards, under the Best Live Action Short Film Category. In 2024, Verloren Productions released two short films; Ucronia (2024) & Driftin' on a Memory (2024). The first was written, produced and directed by Perez. The film stars Julian André, Sarah Hamilton, Kenneth Rovira, Jocelyn Kilpatrick and Alicia Urizar McCallum. The second title was written, produced and directed by Angel Ruvalcaba. The film stars Peter Mendoza, Hugo Mejia, Basilio Cerdan Jr. and Carlos Sanchez. Both films have received praise from filmmakers and general audiences. Walt considers the two titles companion pieces as they discuss the theme of Mental Health. Walt and the Verloren Prod. team continue to develop feature films and produce short films. 2026, will see the release of Robound (2026), Itch (2026) and The Glitter Fades (2026). The first two titles are Verloren Productions, while the latter, only Walt Perez was involved as Producer.
Known For

Trust frays when a team of Miami cops discovers millions in cash inside a run-down stash house, calling everyone — and everything — into question.
The Rip

Black Manta seeks revenge on Aquaman for his father's death. Wielding the Black Trident's power, he becomes a formidable foe. To defend Atlantis, Arthur (Aquaman) forges an alliance with his imprisoned brother. They must protect the kingdom.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Set in 1932 Los Angeles, the series focuses on the origin story of famed defense lawyer Perry Mason. Living check-to-check as a low-rent private investigator, Mason is haunted by his wartime experiences in France and suffering the effects of a broken marriage. L.A. is booming while the rest of the country recovers from the Great Depression — but a kidnapping gone very wrong leads to Mason exposing a fractured city as he uncovers the truth of the crime.
Perry Mason

Determined to ensure Superman's ultimate sacrifice was not in vain, Bruce Wayne aligns forces with Diana Prince with plans to recruit a team of metahumans to protect the world from an approaching threat of catastrophic proportions.
Zack Snyder's Justice League

During the rise of fascism in Mussolini's Italy, a wooden boy brought magically to life struggles to live up to his father's expectations.
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

Still scarred by the trauma he endured as a child at the Overlook Hotel, Dan Torrance faces the ghosts of the past when he meets Abra, a courageous teen who desperately needs his help -- and who possesses a powerful extrasensory ability called the "shine".
Doctor Sleep

Two of New York's most notorious organized crime bosses, Frank Costello and Vito Genovese, vie for control of the city's streets. Once the best of friends, petty jealousies and a series of betrayals place them on a deadly collision course that will reshape the Mafia (and America) forever.
The Alto Knights

Mike Lane takes to the stage again after a lengthy hiatus, following a business deal that went bust, leaving him broke and taking bartender gigs in Florida. For what he hopes will be one last hurrah, Mike heads to London with a wealthy socialite who lures him with an offer he can’t refuse… and an agenda all her own. With everything on the line, once Mike discovers what she truly has in mind, will he—and the roster of hot new dancers he’ll have to whip into shape—be able to pull it off?
Magic Mike's Last Dance

A yuppie seeks help from two townspeople in finding his wife and daughter, during a blizzard storm. Based on the short story by Stephen King.
Into the Night

Three Mexican-American brothers disagree on how to handle their father as he struggles with his addiction at a lonely quiet bus stop.
Driftin' on a Memory

In Development.
Macho!

After being told by his doctor that his cholesterol level is too high, Richard begins riding a stationary bike in his apartment building. As he gets in great shape physically, Richard begins having strange thoughts that there is someone following him on his daily rides. Based on the short story by Stephen King.
The Stationary Bike

A stranger warns a young man about the perils of time. A short film created for AGBO's "No Sleep 'Till Film Fest 2023".
The Progeny

In 1971 a Mystery Man Hijacks a Boeing 727 Aircraft.
Norjack

Brooke, a leftist and millennial living in Los Angeles with her girlfriend, gets saddled with hosting her homophobic, Trump-supporting Aunt for a night because of an unexpected layover at LAX. Brooke and her Aunt haven't spoken since the election, so the real question is: can they make it through one night together in close quarters?
Layover

A man wrestles with his personal demons and obsession with a writer's life.
Ucronia

Andy becomes obsessed with scratching his skin after encountering a creature in his closet.
Itch

The Perfect Partner Does Exist... From Sneaky Good Production & Verloren Productions comes - ROBOUND.
Robound

In Development
Bat 89
In Pre-Production