Hi, I’m Alan R. Garcia Ortiz, a Toronto-based filmmaker and writer exploring bold storytelling through music videos, short films, and documentaries. I recently completed an Advanced Diploma in Broadcasting and a degree path that spans Centennial College and universities in Mexico, and I’m excited to bring ambitious ideas to life on screen. From directing and scripting projects to working as a camera operator and first assistant camera, I love collaborating across crews to tell visual stories with heart. I’ve been recognized with nominations for the Donny Award at Centennial College and have built hands-on experience across post-production, lighting, and on-set production.

Alan R. Garcia Ortiz

Hi, I’m Alan R. Garcia Ortiz, a Toronto-based filmmaker and writer exploring bold storytelling through music videos, short films, and documentaries. I recently completed an Advanced Diploma in Broadcasting and a degree path that spans Centennial College and universities in Mexico, and I’m excited to bring ambitious ideas to life on screen. From directing and scripting projects to working as a camera operator and first assistant camera, I love collaborating across crews to tell visual stories with heart. I’ve been recognized with nominations for the Donny Award at Centennial College and have built hands-on experience across post-production, lighting, and on-set production.

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Hi, I’m Alan R. Garcia Ortiz, a Toronto-based filmmaker and writer exploring bold storytelling through music videos, short films, and documentaries. I recently completed an Advanced Diploma in Broadcasting and a degree path that spans Centennial College and universities in Mexico, and I’m excited to bring ambitious ideas to life on screen.

From directing and scripting projects to working as a camera operator and first assistant camera, I love collaborating across crews to tell visual stories with heart. I’ve been recognized with nominations for the Donny Award at Centennial College and have built hands-on experience across post-production, lighting, and on-set production.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Director and Writer at Independent project – music video inspired by classic monsters
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Directed and wrote a music video; nominated for a Donny Award 2023 (Centennial College).
Director at Documentary project about a tribute band
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Directed and filmed a documentary about a tribute band; nominated for a Donny Award 2023.
Development Researcher & Post Production at Fathom Film Group
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Conducted research on innovative ideas and contributed to the development of various projects.
First AC at Girls Weekend (Short film)
January 1, 2025 - Present
First AC on an 18-minute independent short film shot in a cottage.
Key Grip at Pelirrojo
January 1, 2025 - Present
Key Grip on a music video for the Toronto rapper Robbi Niles.
Swing Grip at Cowboy Church (Series)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Swing Grip on an ongoing Union Series.
Key Grip at The Art of Letting Go (Vertical Series)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Key grip on an upcoming vertical series (Ottawa Wood Film Group Inc.).
Script Supervisor at What The Fish (Bollywood Feature)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Script Supervisor on an upcoming Bollywood feature film.
Camera Operator at The Five (Series)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Camera operator and 1st AC for this action-based series.

Education

Advanced Diploma in Broadcasting: Radio, Television, Film & Digital Media at Centennial College
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor's degree (Graduate with Honors), Universidad del Valle de Mexico (UVM) at Universidad del Valle de Mexico (UVM)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Study at Autonomous University of Chihuahua (UACH) at Autonomous University of Chihuahua (UACH)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Diploma in Filmmaking
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Degrassi Scholarship
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Degrassi Scholarship
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Advanced Diploma in Broadcasting: Radio, Television, Film & Digital Media
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Other