IGNACIO ALVAREZ

Dedicated and passionate filmmaker and musician, with a strong background in video editing, screenwriting, and composition. My portfolio reflects a deep commitment to the craft of filmmaking, showcasing a wide range of both creative and technical skills.

Notable Achievements:
Dedicated and passionate filmmaker and musician, with a strong background in video editing, screenwriting, and composition. My portfolio reflects a deep commitment to the craft of filmmaking, showcasing a wide range of both creative and technical skills.

Video Editing Expertise: Proficient in video editing, I have produced an artistic video edit of a Land Acknowledgement for my high school, merging footage of the Rocky Mountains with contemporary music from Indigenous Artists.

Screenwriting Excellence: I have written a Historical-Action Screenplay titled "Guns of Glory: The Pursuit of the Bison," landing in an Award-Winning Adaptation named "The Protection of the Bison: Adventures of Michel Pablo," being recognized with an award at the Eleanor Luxton Foundation's Creative Writing Competition.

Avant-Garde Vision: I ventured into avant-garde filmmaking and music composition with a multimedia mosaic of Pauline Oliveros' "Environmental Dialogue" and Robert Filliou's "Telepathic Music No. 2" deep in the woods.

Supernumerary Actor: I have taken on roles as a supernumerary actor in Opera in the 21st Century's production of Don Giovanni and Silent Light, as well as the Canadian Opera Company's Hansel & Gretel.

On-screen Presence: I have starred in the short film To the Top: Take Me Tobogganing for the not-for-profit organization Take Me Outside, with the purpose of inspiring families and children especially to connect with nature and the outdoors.

Creative Integration: I am currently working on a performance and video edit of Arvo Pärt's Spiegel im Spiegel for my high school's Remembrance Day Assembly. The project will incorporate original and historical footage of the Canadian Armed Forces in War, alongside the minimalist composer's work.

Commercial-Artistic Project: Edited and produced video of woodpeckers in the Banff area, capturing the animals in their natural habitat, combined with music from contemporary classical composer John Luther Adams for Arctos & Bird's Juniper Hotel.

BVMF Showcase: At the Bow Valley Music Festival in 2023, I was selected to perform at the festival's showcase concert, performing David Gordon Duke's Abracadabra