Growing up in Puerto Rico, Luis spent his youth in the projection room of his father’s small art house movie theater, where he earned an appreciation for independent cinema. While studying at the University of Puerto Rico, he shot his first success, a 35mm black-and-white silent short that was an official selection at the prestigious Venice Film Festival.

Branching into advertising, Luis has won numerous international awards, including Cannes, London International Festival, New York Film Festival, Clio Awards, the Gunn Report, and Shots Magazine.
 
In 2022 Luis Gerard directed the 2nd unit on Netflix’s HUSTLE, starring Adam Sandler, and released his new short film, THE WAKE. 

Luis now splits his time between his native Puerto Rico and New York.