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Kevin Rios

Kevin Rios is a first generation American originally from Miami, Florida (Both his parents immigrated from Cuba in the early 1980’s.) Kevin received a BFA in Film/TV from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts (’15). He has written and directed several short films - most notably MATERNAL, HOME MOVIES (starring Brandon Flynn and Miles Heizer), BINGE (starring Alisha Boe and Brandon Flynn), …

Known For

Maternal

Before meeting the adoptive parents of her unborn child, a young woman gets lost in her own thoughts.

Binge

Identical twin sisters, Ani and Ale, are addicted to teen-soap, 'Runyon'. Although they are drifting apart, the sisters share a love for Johnny, the James Dean-esque main character of the show. As they binge-watch 'Runyon', one twin tries to navigate her first relationship while the other manifests her ultimate fantasy.

Latin Lover

Latin Lover · 2026

In 1968, a smooth-talking hustler, Paul Ferguson, details the fateful night he and his younger brother murdered closeted silent film star, Ramon Novarro.

Home Movies

Home Movies · 2017

MovieDocumentaryRomance

In this home movie collection of gay men, memory serves as an act of hope, power, and above all, resilience.

The Shit! An Opera

The Shit! An Opera · 2018

The Shit! An Opera

After taking the biggest sh*t of his life, Frankie is inspired to successfully bottom for the first time.

Little Bill's Peep Show

Little Bill's Peep Show · 2017

Little Bill's Peep Show

MovieComedyHorror

After an intimate moment is shared online, Little Bill tries to cope with the consequences of being a homophobic bully.

Made of Sugar

Made of Sugar · 2016

Three Generations of a Cuban family reflect on their culture loss and relationships with each other. Kevin Rios’ short documentary is about his experience growing up in a Cuban family, wrestling with his sexual identity, and moving to New York City.

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Maternal

Before meeting the adoptive parents of her unborn child, a young woman gets lost in her own thoughts.

Director

Binge

Identical twin sisters, Ani and Ale, are addicted to teen-soap, 'Runyon'. Although they are drifting apart, the sisters share a love for Johnny, the James Dean-esque main character of the show. As they binge-watch 'Runyon', one twin tries to navigate her first relationship while the other manifests her ultimate fantasy.

Director

Latin Lover

Latin Lover · 2026

In 1968, a smooth-talking hustler, Paul Ferguson, details the fateful night he and his younger brother murdered closeted silent film star, Ramon Novarro.

Director

Home Movies

Home Movies · 2017

MovieDocumentaryRomance

In this home movie collection of gay men, memory serves as an act of hope, power, and above all, resilience.

Director

The Shit! An Opera

The Shit! An Opera · 2018

The Shit! An Opera

After taking the biggest sh*t of his life, Frankie is inspired to successfully bottom for the first time.

Director

Little Bill's Peep Show

Little Bill's Peep Show · 2017

Little Bill's Peep Show

MovieComedyHorror

After an intimate moment is shared online, Little Bill tries to cope with the consequences of being a homophobic bully.

Director

Made of Sugar

Made of Sugar · 2016

Three Generations of a Cuban family reflect on their culture loss and relationships with each other. Kevin Rios’ short documentary is about his experience growing up in a Cuban family, wrestling with his sexual identity, and moving to New York City.

Director