Aric Lopez is a filmmaker from Southern California specializing in directing, writing, sound design, and editing. 

He’s inventive by nature, going back to his start in film producing small movies with the limited resources around him — family, friends, school equipment, and local streets. This inspired his filmmaking style, which sparks community-based collaborations to cultivate authentic stories.

True to his Southern California roots, Aric studied Screenwriting at California State University, Northridge before entering USC’s School of Cinematic Arts to pursue his MFA in Film and Television Production.

In 2025, Aric founded MUGEN Productions, an independent production company specializing in stories that thread traditional perspectives with modern narratives. MUGEN Productions is currently developing a narrative feature, a documentary feature, and a web series.