Based in New York City, Cortés is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in filmmaking, creative direction, and photography. As the creative director and founder of NEUPLOT, a content creation and production studio, Cortés directs TV series, music videos, and TV commercials for a diverse range of clients, including Google, Pfizer, Janssen, Chevrolet, Toyota, Post Foods, Heelys, Macy's, MTV, Konami, and Pepsi.

Cortés was the creative and executive producer behind "KID PAMBELÉ," an 80-episode scripted epic drama portraying the remarkable life of boxing world champion Antonio Cervantes. Prior to this venture, he produced, co-wrote, and directed "MANIFESTO!," a transmedia TV show focusing on lifestyle and fashion, in collaboration with Turner Television.

Having co-founded and served as creative director of The Vox Collective, a leading multicultural advertising agency ranked among the top 25 in the U.S. In 2012, he sold his stake in the company, facilitating its merger with the British advertising group Profero, now integrated into Lowe + Partners.

Cortés recently played a pivotal role in the launch of ASI STUDIOS, UNIVISION's branded content division, where he served as executive creative director and advisor. He led the development of a talented creative and production team, fostering a unique dialogue with the Hispanic audience and delivering distinctive branded content.

Cortés has received wide recognition for his work and earned numerous industry awards, including being a four-time nominee for the Abbey Road Studios Music Photography Awards — the most nominations received by any photographer to date. He has served on the jury of the London International Advertising Awards, and his photography has appeared on album covers, band merchandise, artist campaigns, and in publications including The Guardian, Rolling Stone, New York Magazine, Artforum, Photo District News, Complex, and Lürzer’s Archive. He is a frequent speaker and panelist at universities and industry events around the world, including the Sundance Brand Storytelling Festival.

Personal site: www.afcortes.com