His mother is a well-known Cuban-born socialite in Miami
Graduated from high school at the age of 16 and enrolled in NYU Film School
Received a scholarship from Steven Spielberg's production company in his senior year to fund his thesis project, a documentary about former child star Mason Reese
Started his professional career directing music videos for such artists as P
Diddy, Mariah Carey, Mary J
Blige and Jay-Z
Was the recipient of the inaugural Ally Award at the 2013 GLAAD Media Awards