Jay Torres

As an award-winning producer, director, Jay has a wealth of experience in commercials, content creation, and themed entertainment, specializing in VFX, kids & action. He’s worked with Dwayne Johnson, Christopher Walken, Eva Longoria, Jennifer Garner, Terrance Howard, Chris Noth, top ad agencies & brands including Vudu, Tubi, Reebok, Footlocker, Skechers, DirecTV & all major networks, and studios. In addition to directing episodic television, Jay was instrumental in helping Vudu start-up their original content program which led to reboot and adapt the film “Mr. Mom” into a streaming series where he served as EP/Showrunner. Jay started as a music video editor & was nominated for numerous MTV awards for artists Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Metallica, MC Hammer & Salt N Pepa. His ability to tell compelling stories using his in-depth technical expertise was on full display when he directed the Universal Studios “Disaster: A Movie Starring You!” starring Dwayne Johnson and Christopher Walken as a hologram in the TEA Award-winning ride film. Jay then moved to long-form storytelling, directing episodic TV first as 2nd Unit Director then went on to receive award nominations for his episodic directing work on “Alias” and “Desperate Housewives”. Jay also serves on the DGA’s prestigious “Special Projects Committee”.