Ken Arquelio is a multifaceted creative professional, exceling as a director, screenwriter, actor, and producer. His most recent endeavour, the short film DISCO BEATS, garnered immense recognition, earning the prestigious BEST NARRATIVE SHORT FILM award at the Arizona International Film Festival in 2025.
In addition to this achievement, DISCO BEATS was also selected for screening at the Pasadena International Film Festival, Sarasota Film Festival, USA Film Festival, and South Beach Film Festival in the spring of 2025.
As an actor, Ken has recently appeared in lead roles in the web series UNCLE TONY, available on YouTube, and the political satire/horror film CLOWNSPIRACY, currently in post-production and slated for release in the fall of 2025.
Prior to his filmmaking ventures, Ken created, wrote, and produced a television pilot called DESERT RATS, which earned him producing fellowships in the fall of 2021 through the PGA Create program and NALIP (National Association of Latino Independent Producers).
As an actor, Ken has showcased his versatility by taking on lead roles in various productions, including CLOWNSPIRACY, a horror film set to premiere on YouTube TV in 2025, and the award-winning short film DISCO BEATS, which he also wrote and directed.
With a strong background in theatre, Ken originated the lead roles in stage productions of Infinite Black Suitcase by EM Lewis and Resurrection of the Ants by Mike Fontana. He also produced and starred in the West Coast debuts of The Dying Gaul and References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot.
As the founding member of VINCERO PICTURES, a production company based in Palm Springs, Ken is actively writing and developing other television pilots and feature films, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
