Photo by: Joe Zakko
Alejandro is a multifaceted filmmaker, photographer, and project manager who is skilled in all stages from conceptualization, preproduction, production, postproduction, and to final delivery. He began his career in San Diego, CA writing, producing, shooting, and directing music videos and short films while attending San Diego State University where he developed skills as a writer, director, cinematographer, editor, and producer. Ultimately, he attended New York University’s Graduate Film Program to further advance his expertise in his craft. Alejandro currently works freelance in the film and television industry.
• Recipient of The Jeff Lima Production Award, 2021
• Recipient of NALIP's Emerging Content Creators Scholarship for Directors, 2020
• Recipient of The Martin E. Segal Film Post-production Fund award, 2020
• Recipient of The Dennis Riese Film Post-production Fund award, 2020
• First Run Film Festival: Recipient of Craft Award for Best Cinematography - Palm Trees and Power Lines, 2019
• First Run Film Festival: Recipient of Craft Award for Best Cinematography - K.I.N.G, 2019
• Finalist for Arri Volker Bahnemann Award for Outstanding Cinematography, 2018
• Recipient of The Fusion and The National Hispanic Foundation for The Arts Filmmaking Grant, 2017
• Wasserman Scholar, 2015 - 2017