About Me

 
Headshot of Moritz Valero. He has a short beard, short, wavy hair and is wearing a tweet jacket.

I’m Moritz Valero, a Filmmaker and Access Coordinator with disabilities from Germany, living in London. I am interested in creating stories and crafting performances that move the audience and carry a message. Having been a former professional dancer and choreographer, I have experience in shaping performances in film as well as in movement. Now, I am looking to create TV and HETV scripted drama, as well as feature films.

I trained at the NFTS and MetFilm School and am a Directors UK member.

Having seen and experienced the lack of disability representation and access/ support first hand, I am passionate about improving disability matters in the industry - whether that is in front/ behind the camera or in storylines.

To push for positive change, I am working as an Access Coordinator and have also been a speaker for various organisations such as:
Film London, multiple NHS events, The Autism Show and I created a masterclass called “Disabled Filmmakers in Film and Television” during my masters.

Since graduating, I have been supported by Film London, Creativity Squared - Equal Access Network as well as The Media Trust & ScreenSkills where I am mentored by Sara Johnson (founder of Bridge06).

Most recently, I have been awarded the prestigious ‘Inspire‘ mentorship by Directors UK where I am mentored by director Jordan Hogg.

 

News

Selfie of Moritz Valero wearing a jacket and a scarf outside of Space Studios in the dark

2nd Unit Director & Shadow Director

I was the 2nd unit director on the feature “Black Cab” where I also shadowed director Bruce Goodison.

Moritz Valero (left) and mentor Jordan Hogg (right) on set of Blindspot. A crashed car with crew and hills in the background.

Shadow Director

I recently shadowed my mentor Jordan Hogg on the TV series “Blindspot” as part of the ‘Inspire‘ scheme.

Moritz Valero looking around in the mountains, lit up by the sun

Shadow Director

I am currently the shadow director on a new HETV drama for a leading streamer (TBA).

 

Directing Work

A still photo from the "Take Your Mark" short film. A Teenager, Jay is leaning on the side of the swimming pool. Jay is resting her head on her hands and staring into the distance.

Take Your Mark

Status: Unreleased (Festival Run)

- Short film -

- Proof of concept for A TV Series -

A teenager with a disability tries out for her local swimming team in order to fulfil her dream of becoming a Paralympian.


Take Your Mark is a first-of-it’s-kind, fully disability inclusive project, encompassing all aspects from script to screen and boasting a quota of 15% off-screen contributors involved with a disability.

 

  • The project is a proof of concept for a TV series and was created by myself and my producer, Leonie Schmidt as our graduation project from MetFilm School, trying to establish a new groundbreaking way to challenge the industry standard on how to work with people with disabilities and create disabled lead storylines. This positive message is at the heart of the project and is even supported by Team GB, British Paraswimming which lead to Grace Harvey (Paralympian and Silver Medalist) featuring in our crowdfund.

    The short film features Jordan Quinn who has Cerebral Palsy and was written by Andrew Burrell, an established writer with a disability who worked for BBC, Disney and Netflix shows.

    Throughout the casting process with Carolyn McLeod, we cast “disability blind” for our lead (meaning anyone with any disability could apply) and used a spec script. After finding Jordan we fit the story completely to her and her experiences with her disability, as well as her experiences in life. This allowed us to be truthful to how her condition presents itself for her (as even the same condition can present itself differently for each individual) and adjusting the overall storyline - something that has never been done before in this way.

Don’t Mention the B Word

Status: Released

- Short Film -

Paula just wants to sign up for the EU Settlement Scheme on her friends phone...

IN (Silence)

Status: Released

- Short Film -

A young man, Konrad, reflects on his death.

 

Coming Soon

Letters frozen in ice forming the title: Fragments of Her

Fragments Of Her

Status: Development

- Feature Film -

This mind-bending, psychological thriller, mixed with action, is an exploration of dreams and intrusions of PTSD in a domestic, relationship-based setting, as well as an exploration of survivor’s guilt.

Produced by Jo Sargent - HoatCoals.

A view though a lens of a plane flying high in the sky

Grounded

Status: Post Prod.

- Short Film -

Ava is struggling with the changing world due to Covid. With all the anxiety and restrictions she finds something unexpected…

Abstract and repetitive letters forming the title: Stupid Mind

Stupid Mind

Status: Script

- Short Film -

A dyslexic office worker struggles to be accepted for his skills instead of his shortcomings. Based on a reverse poem.

Letters on a metal background forming the title: Minna's War

Minna’s War

Status: Script

- Feature Film -

Inspired by the life and death of my grandmother.
Watch this space.

Access Coordinator

Moritz Valero and Sara Johnson at About Time Event

Having been trained as an Access Coordinator by Julie Fernandez and Sara Johnson, I am excited to help scripted and unscripted productions to be accessible and to be part of our industry's drive for positive change.

Furthermore, I am also part of the Directors UK Disability Working Group.

I am represented by both Julie and Sara at Casarotto.

If you want me to be a speaker on disability matters or access at one of your events, please get in touch with me directly (see details below).  

Contact

 
 
 

Directing Agent (Germany)

 

Access Coordinating Agent

 

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