Tim Cruz is a Filipino American filmmaker raised between New York City and New Jersey whose work bridges genre storytelling with emotional and cultural depth. Beginning his career in music videos and commercials, he directed campaigns for brands like Apple Music and Google before transitioning to narrative features.

Cruz’s recent horror films have earned recognition on the international festival circuit. His supernatural thriller Ladybug premiered at London’s FrightFest in 2024, praised for its haunting exploration of intimacy and isolation. His follow-up horror comedy Don’t Let the Cat Out debuted at Panic Fest 2025, captivating audiences with its blend of grief, humor, and the macabre, and later screened at FrightFest London.

Currently, Cruz is in production on the indie thriller They Took My Daughter (Stripped to Kill), his seventh feature film, continuing his streak of character-driven, visually striking genre work. Through his films, Cruz champions stories rooted in emotion and craft, celebrating creativity, collaboration, and community within independent cinema.