Tim Cruz is a Filipino-American filmmaker born in Manila and raised in New Jersey. He discovered his passion for film at NYU’s Future Filmmakers Program and began his career producing music videos for top artists like 50 Cent, Bruno Mars, and Lady Gaga. Cruz transitioned to directing, creating commercials for brands like Apple Music and Google, and helming feature films such as Murder in the Suburbs, The Final Rose, and the recently released What Happens in Miami. He is currently a festival campaign for the horror comedy Don't Let the Cat Out, and his supernatural horror film Ladybug.