Vinnie Velez

Vinnie Velez is an award-winning American actor, writer, producer and director based out of New York. He got his start in entertainment by starring in multiple commercials for New York State's Department of Health and Transportation (Cross Walk Safety, Bilingual Stop Smoking Campaign), and then graduated to various lead & supporting roles in feature films (Charles Street, Disencumber, Highlighters, etc) lead roles in various television pilots (Down The Shore, Time Crunch, In Holding), short films (TempTasia, Father Forgive Me, Chopping Block, Graveyard Shift) and roles in television (Diabolical). Velez is co-owner and head writer of Hudson Valley Film Productions. His writing and directorial debut film TempTasia (2022) won Best Short Film at the Cine Paris International Film Festival and best Comedic Short Film at the Hollywood Gold Awards, also earning a personal Gold Award for Velez. He is represented across the US by the Eris Talent Agency (NY/LA) and Mautlsby Talent Agency (NY,ATL). When not in front of the camera, Velez has also lent his talents behind the camera to the likes of MAX and is a published photographer.