Moisés is the creator, executive producer, and co-showrunner of global-hit Selena: The Series on Netflix (Best Dramatic Series, Imagen Awards). He has sold four TV shows and written for American Crime, Star, and Star Wars: The Bad Batch.
Moisés has always believed in the power of storytelling to connect people. An award-winning Mexican-American writer and filmmaker, Moisés is the creative mind behind the global sensation Selena: The Series on Netflix. This series, which he created, executive produced, and co-showran, debuted at number one in both the U.S. and Latin America, captivating 25 million households in its first four weeks.
Before his rise to showrunner, Moisés was a staff writer on acclaimed series like American Crime and Star. His journey began with literary acclaim, winning the Binational Literary Prize for Young Novel Border of Words for his coming-of-age novel written in Spanish at just twenty-five.
Not one to wait for opportunities, Moisés creates them. He directed Young+Mexican, which earned him the Best Documentary by a Mexican Director at the Oaxaca FilmFest. Recently, Moisés adapted The Diary of Anne Frank into a short film featuring a series of TikToks titled Anne Frank’s First Kiss, showcasing his innovative approach to storytelling. His talents have led to the sale of five TV series, writing for Star Wars: The Bad Batch, and preparing to direct two feature films.
Born in Mexico and a graduate of Brown University, Moisés immigrated to the U.S. at eleven. He splits his time between Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Testimonies
Moises is so personable and truly cares about our scripts. He would apologize for going over time because he’d get so passionate about teaching and guiding us on our pilots. And when he broke down our story concepts he would unearth some really cool metaphors and themes where the student was like “shit, I never thought of that but that’s good!” I loved his notes. If I asked him to be ruthless he was, and when dealing with students who weren’t quite getting it, he was compassionate and motivated rather than discouraging.
—Justin Liang
Moises Zamora and Script Anatomy are the dream team I never knew I needed until I took this class. Finally, I was able to find a course and a teacher that allowed me to understand pilot writing at a reasonable pace and help hold me accountable. Without this class, I would have never started writing my pilot!
—Nina Castro
Moises’s classes changed the trajectory of my writing career. As a published novelist, I wasn’t sure how easily I’d transition into TV writing, but from the very first class, Moises created a space that was both creatively challenging and deeply encouraging. His notes are sharp, intuitive, and honest. He knows how to push you while still making you feel seen. He teaches the craft well and creates a safe space that cultivates creativity with confidence. Moises helped me find my voice as a TV writer and made me believe this path is possible for me. If you’re serious about writing for television, take one of his classes. You’ll walk away better and braver than when you started.
—Jessica Nevins