Instagram Logo

dir.teo

Timoteo Cortez

Writer/Director
@candlesfilm in development

16
posts
1.5K
followers
1.3K
following

After spending his last twenty dollars, Sam goes to his friend’s house to beg for money.
Instead, he becomes the next tortured victim to a supernatural book.

#ProverbsShort premieres this Saturday on our YouTube channel.

Directed by @dir.teo

⠀⠀⠀⠀
Tag someone who’s into horror films!
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Follow @harrowhousefilms for more.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#horrorfilms #horror #horrormovies #scaryfilms


93
17
3 months ago


Some frames for “three songs” EP music video i shot w/ @_stoneband_
Was a pleasure to see him grow just this year alone w his music. More to come for “-the-line-“! Check out his stuff on all platforms.

Debut album coming Summer 2026!!


77
1
2 months ago

Some frames for “three songs” EP music video i shot w/ @_stoneband_
Was a pleasure to see him grow just this year alone w his music. More to come for “-the-line-“! Check out his stuff on all platforms.

Debut album coming Summer 2026!!


77
1
2 months ago

Some frames for “three songs” EP music video i shot w/ @_stoneband_
Was a pleasure to see him grow just this year alone w his music. More to come for “-the-line-“! Check out his stuff on all platforms.

Debut album coming Summer 2026!!


77
1
2 months ago

Some frames for “three songs” EP music video i shot w/ @_stoneband_
Was a pleasure to see him grow just this year alone w his music. More to come for “-the-line-“! Check out his stuff on all platforms.

Debut album coming Summer 2026!!


77
1
2 months ago

Some frames for “three songs” EP music video i shot w/ @_stoneband_
Was a pleasure to see him grow just this year alone w his music. More to come for “-the-line-“! Check out his stuff on all platforms.

Debut album coming Summer 2026!!


77
1
2 months ago

Some frames for “three songs” EP music video i shot w/ @_stoneband_
Was a pleasure to see him grow just this year alone w his music. More to come for “-the-line-“! Check out his stuff on all platforms.

Debut album coming Summer 2026!!


77
1
2 months ago

"This Station is My Father" is officially here, check it out on Vimeo!

Thank you again to everyone who was involved in the project and has been waiting to see it. More to come from me and the team.

Dir: 😏
Poet: @eyesac_saladbar
DP: @vinny_dop
Prod: @rominapalaciosmedia
Talent: @mejorodiame
Talent: @orlandosaurus
Talent: @zhoant
1st AD: @jorgechuga
PA: @miiriaamg
PA: @byronfranco33
1st AC: @dashkinnard
KG: @kodyfelix
BBG: @axeliochoa
Gaff: @thilamfilm
BBE: @duncanjohnsondop
Prod Design: @brensmanard
Prop Fab: @zooworksart
HMUA: @tabi_themua
BTS: @wakeup.rafa
Colorist: @bryce.saucier
Sound Design: @aironbeats


246
31
1 years ago


"This Station is My Father" is officially here, check it out on Vimeo!

Thank you again to everyone who was involved in the project and has been waiting to see it. More to come from me and the team.

Dir: 😏
Poet: @eyesac_saladbar
DP: @vinny_dop
Prod: @rominapalaciosmedia
Talent: @mejorodiame
Talent: @orlandosaurus
Talent: @zhoant
1st AD: @jorgechuga
PA: @miiriaamg
PA: @byronfranco33
1st AC: @dashkinnard
KG: @kodyfelix
BBG: @axeliochoa
Gaff: @thilamfilm
BBE: @duncanjohnsondop
Prod Design: @brensmanard
Prop Fab: @zooworksart
HMUA: @tabi_themua
BTS: @wakeup.rafa
Colorist: @bryce.saucier
Sound Design: @aironbeats


246
31
1 years ago

"This Station is My Father" is officially here, check it out on Vimeo!

Thank you again to everyone who was involved in the project and has been waiting to see it. More to come from me and the team.

Dir: 😏
Poet: @eyesac_saladbar
DP: @vinny_dop
Prod: @rominapalaciosmedia
Talent: @mejorodiame
Talent: @orlandosaurus
Talent: @zhoant
1st AD: @jorgechuga
PA: @miiriaamg
PA: @byronfranco33
1st AC: @dashkinnard
KG: @kodyfelix
BBG: @axeliochoa
Gaff: @thilamfilm
BBE: @duncanjohnsondop
Prod Design: @brensmanard
Prop Fab: @zooworksart
HMUA: @tabi_themua
BTS: @wakeup.rafa
Colorist: @bryce.saucier
Sound Design: @aironbeats


246
31
1 years ago

HOUSTON ! You dont wanna miss this Saturday! It’s gonna be an amazing night to support local filmmakers and mingle w the community. Dont miss out! Tickets on sale in my bio!

#houstonstories #texasfilm #thingstodoinhouston #hiddengem #shortfilm


194
37
3 weeks ago

Here’s a lil taste of what we got cooking up for Hidden Gems!! SATURDAY MAY 9TH @630 PM! SCAN QR CODE FOR TICKETS! Don’t miss out!!

#texasfilm #hiddengem #houstonfilm #houstonstories #moviescreening


132
10
3 weeks ago

ATTENTION HOMIES!! NEXT SATURDAY, MAY 9TH, HIDDEN GEMS VOL.2 IS A GO!!

Y’all dont wanna miss this night! @derikjmercado and I are proud to have another opportunity showcasing Houston’s talent. We have so much in store for the community with 10 amazing short films, followed by a discussion panel with some of the artists. As well as partnering with a few vendors to fulfill your film desires! We got @joingiggsy - @slatedcinema - @death2streaming ! Who knows there might be an after party👀.

Come support local filmmakers! SCAN QR CODE FOR TICKETS! Tickets online are $10, at-door prices at $12. Parking is FREE!! The event will be held at The Alta Arts at 6:30pm! Dont miss out!

The Alta Arts: 5412 Ashbrook Dr

Artwork by: @mel.09890 ❤️
#houstonfilm #texasfilm #shortfilms #hiddengems #movies


154
39
4 weeks ago

ATTENTION HOMIES!! NEXT SATURDAY, MAY 9TH, HIDDEN GEMS VOL.2 IS A GO!!

Y’all dont wanna miss this night! @derikjmercado and I are proud to have another opportunity showcasing Houston’s talent. We have so much in store for the community with 10 amazing short films, followed by a discussion panel with some of the artists. As well as partnering with a few vendors to fulfill your film desires! We got @joingiggsy - @slatedcinema - @death2streaming ! Who knows there might be an after party👀.

Come support local filmmakers! SCAN QR CODE FOR TICKETS! Tickets online are $10, at-door prices at $12. Parking is FREE!! The event will be held at The Alta Arts at 6:30pm! Dont miss out!

The Alta Arts: 5412 Ashbrook Dr

Artwork by: @mel.09890 ❤️
#houstonfilm #texasfilm #shortfilms #hiddengems #movies


154
39
4 weeks ago

Voodoo Child in conversation with the talented Timoteo Cortez Writer/Director
@candlesfilm in development @ timoteocortez.com
#filmmaker #texasfilm #cinemasoundoff #latinoexcellence #houstonfilm


100
2
1 months ago


Your Friday afternoon playlist is now live on the site!

Find it under our Spotlight:

STONE (@_stoneband_ ) - “THREE SONGS” LIVE
directed by Teo Cortez (@dir.teo)

“It’s a triptych of an EP that unfolds into one resounding portrait of solitude and grief, love and hope; the multitude of emotions that cork themselves inside of us and feel like they can only be decanted through artistic expression” says Editor in Chief, Sarah Ontiveros (@sarrah.o).

Visit the site to read the review and have a watch - and a listen. This one has been on repeat for days!

And be sure to follow along with Stone and their upcoming summer album release. 🎵

Happy Friday and happy listening!



Stills and videos courtesy of @dir.teo & @_stoneband_


95
9
1 months ago

Your Friday afternoon playlist is now live on the site!

Find it under our Spotlight:

STONE (@_stoneband_ ) - “THREE SONGS” LIVE
directed by Teo Cortez (@dir.teo)

“It’s a triptych of an EP that unfolds into one resounding portrait of solitude and grief, love and hope; the multitude of emotions that cork themselves inside of us and feel like they can only be decanted through artistic expression” says Editor in Chief, Sarah Ontiveros (@sarrah.o).

Visit the site to read the review and have a watch - and a listen. This one has been on repeat for days!

And be sure to follow along with Stone and their upcoming summer album release. 🎵

Happy Friday and happy listening!



Stills and videos courtesy of @dir.teo & @_stoneband_


95
9
1 months ago

Your Friday afternoon playlist is now live on the site!

Find it under our Spotlight:

STONE (@_stoneband_ ) - “THREE SONGS” LIVE
directed by Teo Cortez (@dir.teo)

“It’s a triptych of an EP that unfolds into one resounding portrait of solitude and grief, love and hope; the multitude of emotions that cork themselves inside of us and feel like they can only be decanted through artistic expression” says Editor in Chief, Sarah Ontiveros (@sarrah.o).

Visit the site to read the review and have a watch - and a listen. This one has been on repeat for days!

And be sure to follow along with Stone and their upcoming summer album release. 🎵

Happy Friday and happy listening!



Stills and videos courtesy of @dir.teo & @_stoneband_


95
9
1 months ago

Your Friday afternoon playlist is now live on the site!

Find it under our Spotlight:

STONE (@_stoneband_ ) - “THREE SONGS” LIVE
directed by Teo Cortez (@dir.teo)

“It’s a triptych of an EP that unfolds into one resounding portrait of solitude and grief, love and hope; the multitude of emotions that cork themselves inside of us and feel like they can only be decanted through artistic expression” says Editor in Chief, Sarah Ontiveros (@sarrah.o).

Visit the site to read the review and have a watch - and a listen. This one has been on repeat for days!

And be sure to follow along with Stone and their upcoming summer album release. 🎵

Happy Friday and happy listening!



Stills and videos courtesy of @dir.teo & @_stoneband_


95
9
1 months ago

Your Friday afternoon playlist is now live on the site!

Find it under our Spotlight:

STONE (@_stoneband_ ) - “THREE SONGS” LIVE
directed by Teo Cortez (@dir.teo)

“It’s a triptych of an EP that unfolds into one resounding portrait of solitude and grief, love and hope; the multitude of emotions that cork themselves inside of us and feel like they can only be decanted through artistic expression” says Editor in Chief, Sarah Ontiveros (@sarrah.o).

Visit the site to read the review and have a watch - and a listen. This one has been on repeat for days!

And be sure to follow along with Stone and their upcoming summer album release. 🎵

Happy Friday and happy listening!



Stills and videos courtesy of @dir.teo & @_stoneband_


95
9
1 months ago

ATTENTION! CALL FOR SHORTS!!

Aye homies, it’s been a while! @derikjmercado and I are excited to announce that we’ll be hosting another Hidden Gems Showcase! We’re looking for some shorts to add for the line up this year. Scan the QR code to submit your film! Deadline April 10th!

Good luck, we’re looking forward to yall’s work!
If you have any issues or questions feel free to reach out via email hiddengemsshowcase@gmail.com

Artwork: @mel.09890


142
35
1 months ago


💥 HUGE NEWS! This year, we’re thrilled to partner with @cinemasocietyhtx to present the Houston Stories: HERE short film block at the Houston Cinema Arts Festival!

🌿 Join us SATURDAY, November 8 at 12PM at @mfahouston for a lineup of fantastic short films from Houston filmmakers that explores what it means to live, create, and evolve within the ever-shifting landscape of our city.

We even have a special partner DISCOUNT CODE for YOU, our community!
Discount Code: HTXMADE25 for 25% off ALL FESTIVAL EVENTS!

🎟️ Ticket link in our bio! Congratulations to these talented, featured filmmakers:

Dendê Agrestino: Between Here and There | Dir. Amanda Borvá @at.mandys
Down The Hatch | Dir. Alexandra Lukina
Heavy is the Head | Dir. Chap Edmonson @chapedmonson
HXC: Houston’s Hardcore Scene | Dir. Lorena April Luna @h3artsfromluna
I’d Give the Whole World to Be Back Where I Used to Be... | Dir. Cooper Sukaly @cooper_sukaly
Psalms of the South | Dir. Channing Smith
String Theory | Dir. Jerzy Carranza @tinted_visions
Subject | Dir. Rafael Elorza @wakeup.rafa
This Station is My Father | Dir. Timoteo Cortez @dir.teo
Turn Right on Kirby | Dir. Derik Mercado @derikjmercado
Working Class | Dir. Manny King @mannymaserati
YARDMAN | Dir. Abdurrahman Danquah @myworldblessed

Don’t miss the full line up of HCAF, running Nov 6-16! See you at the fest! 📽️

#houston #htxmade #htx #713 #houstonfilm #houstonarts#HCAF2025 #HoustonCinemaArtsFestival


180
5
6 months ago

💥 HUGE NEWS! This year, we’re thrilled to partner with @cinemasocietyhtx to present the Houston Stories: HERE short film block at the Houston Cinema Arts Festival!

🌿 Join us SATURDAY, November 8 at 12PM at @mfahouston for a lineup of fantastic short films from Houston filmmakers that explores what it means to live, create, and evolve within the ever-shifting landscape of our city.

We even have a special partner DISCOUNT CODE for YOU, our community!
Discount Code: HTXMADE25 for 25% off ALL FESTIVAL EVENTS!

🎟️ Ticket link in our bio! Congratulations to these talented, featured filmmakers:

Dendê Agrestino: Between Here and There | Dir. Amanda Borvá @at.mandys
Down The Hatch | Dir. Alexandra Lukina
Heavy is the Head | Dir. Chap Edmonson @chapedmonson
HXC: Houston’s Hardcore Scene | Dir. Lorena April Luna @h3artsfromluna
I’d Give the Whole World to Be Back Where I Used to Be... | Dir. Cooper Sukaly @cooper_sukaly
Psalms of the South | Dir. Channing Smith
String Theory | Dir. Jerzy Carranza @tinted_visions
Subject | Dir. Rafael Elorza @wakeup.rafa
This Station is My Father | Dir. Timoteo Cortez @dir.teo
Turn Right on Kirby | Dir. Derik Mercado @derikjmercado
Working Class | Dir. Manny King @mannymaserati
YARDMAN | Dir. Abdurrahman Danquah @myworldblessed

Don’t miss the full line up of HCAF, running Nov 6-16! See you at the fest! 📽️

#houston #htxmade #htx #713 #houstonfilm #houstonarts#HCAF2025 #HoustonCinemaArtsFestival


180
5
6 months ago

After a year later, yalls requests have been accepted. This is an important milestone for me. 2024 was a tough year and it has been extremely rewarding to have made this project w friends and loved ones. I cannot thank everyone who was a part of this process enough. From those who aided me in the writing process , to the film festivals and amazing homies who gave me the opportunity to screen this film. I just wanna say youre the reason why i continue. This film was something i felt super insecure to make and show. And to be accepted w open arms and connect w those who shared similar experiences was a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. And for that i continue to grow. To the community thats joined me along the way, stay tuned, the homies and i got plenty more cooking up. Thank you for the love and most importantly, your time. Proverbs is officially online!
#ComeSeeProverbs


198
17
1 years ago

After a year later, yalls requests have been accepted. This is an important milestone for me. 2024 was a tough year and it has been extremely rewarding to have made this project w friends and loved ones. I cannot thank everyone who was a part of this process enough. From those who aided me in the writing process , to the film festivals and amazing homies who gave me the opportunity to screen this film. I just wanna say youre the reason why i continue. This film was something i felt super insecure to make and show. And to be accepted w open arms and connect w those who shared similar experiences was a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. And for that i continue to grow. To the community thats joined me along the way, stay tuned, the homies and i got plenty more cooking up. Thank you for the love and most importantly, your time. Proverbs is officially online!
#ComeSeeProverbs


198
17
1 years ago

After a year later, yalls requests have been accepted. This is an important milestone for me. 2024 was a tough year and it has been extremely rewarding to have made this project w friends and loved ones. I cannot thank everyone who was a part of this process enough. From those who aided me in the writing process , to the film festivals and amazing homies who gave me the opportunity to screen this film. I just wanna say youre the reason why i continue. This film was something i felt super insecure to make and show. And to be accepted w open arms and connect w those who shared similar experiences was a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. And for that i continue to grow. To the community thats joined me along the way, stay tuned, the homies and i got plenty more cooking up. Thank you for the love and most importantly, your time. Proverbs is officially online!
#ComeSeeProverbs


198
17
1 years ago

After a year later, yalls requests have been accepted. This is an important milestone for me. 2024 was a tough year and it has been extremely rewarding to have made this project w friends and loved ones. I cannot thank everyone who was a part of this process enough. From those who aided me in the writing process , to the film festivals and amazing homies who gave me the opportunity to screen this film. I just wanna say youre the reason why i continue. This film was something i felt super insecure to make and show. And to be accepted w open arms and connect w those who shared similar experiences was a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. And for that i continue to grow. To the community thats joined me along the way, stay tuned, the homies and i got plenty more cooking up. Thank you for the love and most importantly, your time. Proverbs is officially online!
#ComeSeeProverbs


198
17
1 years ago

After a year later, yalls requests have been accepted. This is an important milestone for me. 2024 was a tough year and it has been extremely rewarding to have made this project w friends and loved ones. I cannot thank everyone who was a part of this process enough. From those who aided me in the writing process , to the film festivals and amazing homies who gave me the opportunity to screen this film. I just wanna say youre the reason why i continue. This film was something i felt super insecure to make and show. And to be accepted w open arms and connect w those who shared similar experiences was a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. And for that i continue to grow. To the community thats joined me along the way, stay tuned, the homies and i got plenty more cooking up. Thank you for the love and most importantly, your time. Proverbs is officially online!
#ComeSeeProverbs


198
17
1 years ago

After a year later, yalls requests have been accepted. This is an important milestone for me. 2024 was a tough year and it has been extremely rewarding to have made this project w friends and loved ones. I cannot thank everyone who was a part of this process enough. From those who aided me in the writing process , to the film festivals and amazing homies who gave me the opportunity to screen this film. I just wanna say youre the reason why i continue. This film was something i felt super insecure to make and show. And to be accepted w open arms and connect w those who shared similar experiences was a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. And for that i continue to grow. To the community thats joined me along the way, stay tuned, the homies and i got plenty more cooking up. Thank you for the love and most importantly, your time. Proverbs is officially online!
#ComeSeeProverbs


198
17
1 years ago

After a year later, yalls requests have been accepted. This is an important milestone for me. 2024 was a tough year and it has been extremely rewarding to have made this project w friends and loved ones. I cannot thank everyone who was a part of this process enough. From those who aided me in the writing process , to the film festivals and amazing homies who gave me the opportunity to screen this film. I just wanna say youre the reason why i continue. This film was something i felt super insecure to make and show. And to be accepted w open arms and connect w those who shared similar experiences was a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. And for that i continue to grow. To the community thats joined me along the way, stay tuned, the homies and i got plenty more cooking up. Thank you for the love and most importantly, your time. Proverbs is officially online!
#ComeSeeProverbs


198
17
1 years ago

After a year later, yalls requests have been accepted. This is an important milestone for me. 2024 was a tough year and it has been extremely rewarding to have made this project w friends and loved ones. I cannot thank everyone who was a part of this process enough. From those who aided me in the writing process , to the film festivals and amazing homies who gave me the opportunity to screen this film. I just wanna say youre the reason why i continue. This film was something i felt super insecure to make and show. And to be accepted w open arms and connect w those who shared similar experiences was a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. And for that i continue to grow. To the community thats joined me along the way, stay tuned, the homies and i got plenty more cooking up. Thank you for the love and most importantly, your time. Proverbs is officially online!
#ComeSeeProverbs


198
17
1 years ago


스토리 세이브 - 스토리, 릴스, 사진, 비디오, 하이라이트, IGTV를 핸드폰에 저장할 수 있는 최고의 무료 도구.

스토리-세이브.com은 사용자들이 인스타그램에서 스토리, 사진, 비디오, IGTV 등을 직접 다운로드하고 저장할 수 있게 도와주는 직관적인 온라인 도구입니다. Story-Save를 사용하면 인스타그램에서 다양한 콘텐츠를 쉽게 다운로드하고 인터넷 없이도 편리하게 볼 수 있습니다. 인스타그램에서 흥미로운 내용을 발견하고 나중에 보기 위해 저장하고 싶을 때 이 도구가 완벽합니다. Story-Save를 사용하여 인스타그램의 소중한 순간을 놓치지 마세요!

우리의 장점:

회원가입 불필요

앱 다운로드 및 가입 없이, 웹에서 스토리를 저장하세요.

독점적인 고화질

저화질 콘텐츠는 이제 그만, 고해상도 스토리만 보존하세요.

모든 장치에서 접근 가능

모든 브라우저, 아이폰, 안드로이드에서 인스타그램 스토리를 다운로드하세요.

완전 무료 사용

전혀 비용 없이 스토리를 다운로드할 수 있습니다.

자주 묻는 질문

인스타그램 스토리 다운로드 기능은 인스타그램 스토리를 안전하고 고품질로 다운로드할 수 있는 방법을 제공합니다. 사용자 친화적이며, 가입 없이 사용 가능합니다. 링크를 복사하여 붙여넣고 콘텐츠를 즐기세요.
인스타그램 스토리 다운로드는 간단한 과정으로, 세 가지 단계가 필요합니다:
  • 1. 인스타그램 스토리 다운로드 도구에 접속하세요.
  • 2. 인스타그램 프로필의 사용자명을 제공된 필드에 입력하고 다운로드 버튼을 클릭하세요.
  • 3. 현재 24시간 동안 사용 가능한 모든 스토리가 표시됩니다. 원하는 스토리를 선택하고 다운로드하세요.
선택한 스토리는 빠르게 기기의 로컬 저장소에 저장됩니다.
불행히도 개인 계정의 스토리는 개인정보 보호 정책으로 인해 다운로드할 수 없습니다.
인스타그램 스토리 다운로드 서비스에는 사용 횟수 제한이 없습니다. 무제한으로 무료로 사용 가능합니다.
네, 다른 사용자의 인스타그램 스토리를 다운로드하고 저장하는 것은 상업적 용도가 아닌 한 합법입니다. 상업적 용도로 사용하려면 원래 콘텐츠 소유자로부터 허락을 받고, 매번 스토리를 사용할 때마다 출처를 밝혀야 합니다.
다운로드한 스토리는 일반적으로 컴퓨터의 다운로드 폴더에 저장됩니다. 윈도우, 맥, iOS 모두 동일합니다. 모바일 장치에서는 스토리가 핸드폰 저장소에 저장되며, 다운로드 후 바로 갤러리 앱에 나타납니다.