Gravy Films has added director Victoria Rivera to its roster.
A Colombian filmmaker based in New York City, Rivera directs in both English and Spanish. Her emotionally resonant work has earned multiple Vimeo Staff Picks and premieres at top-tier film festivals. Her commercial work includes the AICP-nominated “Los Viejitos” for McDonald’s and the powerful Gold Telly Award-winning PSA “More Donors More Hope” for the HRSA, which encourages Hispanic communities to donate so that they can find life-saving genetic matches. Her adaptable skillset and emotive directorial sensibilities have been tapped by brands like Verizon, Google, NHTSA, Johnson & Johnson, Lysol, Neuriva, Blueprint Medicines, and The New Yorker to bring their commercial films to life. Prior to joining Gravy Films, Rivera had most recently been with SLMBR PRTY for commercial representation.
Masterfully telling empathetic and powerful stories that center on young people, Rivera has turned out work such as the short film Night Swim which portrays a teen friend group’s night out, premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival. Lucia, the short film that tells the story of a seven-year-old girl in foster care, debuted at the Austin Film Festival and premiered on Short of the Week. Rivera’s other shorts include the narrative film Verde, the commissioned short The Longest Breath for Hulu and Disney+’s Bite Size Halloween series, the public service film Together We Rise for Vital Voices, as well as documentaries such as Amma, Skull + Bone, and Mapelo: An Expedition.
“I’ve always believed the best work comes from curiosity, openness, and a deep love for the medium,” remarked Rivera. “My process is rooted in collaboration and balancing instinct with intention. Gravy embodies that with their impeccable taste, proven track record, and incredible roster. They’re guided by a thoughtful team with high standards and real care for the work. It feels like an easy alignment of values and ambition, and I’m excited to step into this next chapter together.”
Brent Stoller, founder and managing director of Gravy Films, added, “Victoria is a remarkable director. From our first conversation, it was an instant yes. She brings a bold visual sensibility to her work, grounded in deep instinct and an unwavering commitment to authentic performance. Her films move with sensitivity and intention and are as emotionally resonant as they are visually beautiful.”
