Andres Hernandez on set beside a cinema camera

Director

Andres Hernandez

Director · Founder, El Roi Films · Corpus Christi, Texas

About

I make films that change how people think or feel about what’s in front of them.

Sometimes that’s a documentary on a subject most people would rather look away from. Sometimes it’s a resort film that reminds a parent their family deserves a week together. The scale changes; the goal doesn’t. If an audience walks away seeing something differently, the film did its job.

I’m based on the Texas coast, and it shapes how I see. Mornings on the beach, sunsets from a balcony, a downtown and an island town that both live on the water. The light alone is worth the trip.

I founded El Roi Films to bring that eye to brands, developers and organizations. Alongside it, I work on set for producers and directors in commercials, documentary and television, and I’m developing original work of my own.

Watch

The work, in motion

Director’s Reel

2026

Before We Begin

Short film · 2024

Writer, director and editor. Screened at the Alamo Drafthouse as part of the FilmUp showcase.

Watch on YouTube

The Chosen Ones

Proof-of-concept trailer

Production assistant. Official Selection, Hard Faith Fest NYC 2025; nominated for Best Trailer at the International Film & Music Festival 2026.

Decisions

Micro drama

A self-made micro drama that drew 7K views, 304 likes and 44 comments.

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • Best EditingWinner · New York International Film Awards · It’s About Time (2023)
  • Best Sound DesignHonorable Mention · New York International Film Awards · It’s About Time (2023)
  • Best FilmmakerThe Bend Local’s List · 2025 and 2026
  • Best Videographer (Non-Wedding)The Bend Local’s List · 2026
  • Film Partner of the YearFinalist · State of Tourism, Corpus Christi · 2026
Selected credits

On set

  • Before We BeginWriter, Director, Editor · Short film (2024)
  • Engaged-IshEditor, Sound Mixer · Short film · Official selection at five festivals
  • Feature documentaryField Producer · In post-production
  • The Chosen OnesProduction Assistant · TV series in development. Proof-of-concept trailer: Official Selection, Hard Faith Fest NYC 2025; Nominee, Best Trailer, International Film & Music Festival 2026
  • Brand filmsDirector · Aransas Club, Port A Vacation Co, Sunflower Beach and others
  • ClientsGulf Coast Growth Ventures, Del Mar College, City of Port Aransas and more

Full credits on IMDb.

In development

Original work

  • The OutfallFeature film · Writer, director, producer, editor
  • Who We BecomeSeries pilot · Writer, director, producer, editor
  • Untitled short filmWriter, director, producer, editor

For representation, production and festival inquiries: andres@elroifilms.com

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