Oscar Velasquez

Oscar Velasquez (born September 5, 1988) is an American film director, screenwriter and producer.

Oscar was born on September 5, 1988 in Yuba City, California, to Gabriel and Maria Teresa Velasquez, both Mexican. He has an older sister and two older brothers. He was raised Roman Catholic. He attended Wheatland High School for one semester before transferring to the Academy for Career Education, citing being excessively bullied as a reason for his transfer. The following school year, he simultaneously attended Yuba College and enrolled in film courses. He graduated high school in 2006 at age 17.

Oscar worked for the State of California's Employment Development Department at the Yuba County One-Stop as a Youth Specialist, where he helped at-risk youth complete their educational and occupational goals. He worked there for nearly 2 years before moving to Los Angeles.

Oscar attended the Los Angeles Film School and graduated in March 2008 with a degree in directing, screenwriting and editing.