multidisciplinary artist and cinematographer born in Guatemala. My education spans cinematography and art, and I have developed expertise in experimental and expanded cinema, with a strong passion for integrating video, photography, film, projections, and multidisciplinary collaborations with dance, music, and ritual. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively in both Latin America and Europe, contributing to film productions, multimedia performances, and projection design. My work emphasizes artistic exploration and collaboration, creatively blending analog and digital mediums to support diverse artistic and cultural projects.

Alfonso Parutz

multidisciplinary artist and cinematographer born in Guatemala. My education spans cinematography and art, and I have developed expertise in experimental and expanded cinema, with a strong passion for integrating video, photography, film, projections, and multidisciplinary collaborations with dance, music, and ritual. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively in both Latin America and Europe, contributing to film productions, multimedia performances, and projection design. My work emphasizes artistic exploration and collaboration, creatively blending analog and digital mediums to support diverse artistic and cultural projects.

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multidisciplinary artist and cinematographer born in Guatemala.
My education spans cinematography and art, and I have developed expertise in experimental and expanded cinema, with a strong passion for integrating video, photography, film, projections, and multidisciplinary collaborations with dance, music, and ritual.

Throughout my career, I have worked extensively in both Latin America and Europe, contributing to film productions, multimedia performances, and projection design. My work emphasizes artistic exploration and collaboration, creatively blending analog and digital mediums to support diverse artistic and cultural projects.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Gaffer and Assistant Cinematographer at Various short film productions
December 31, 2010 - September 4, 2025
Collaborated as gaffer and assistant of direction of photography on multiple curricular short films from 2005 to 2010, gaining experience in lighting and cinematography for film projects.
Sound Operator at "The Garden of Steven" film
October 31, 2012 - September 4, 2025
Operated sound for the short film "The Garden of Steven" shot in Antigua Guatemala, contributing to the audio recording process in 2012.
Multimedia Projection and Performance Artist at Blanche Alternative Space
February 28, 2011 - September 4, 2025
Performed multimedia visual arts involving multiprojections in Vienna, Austria for alternative art space events in February 2011.
Projection Designer for Dance Performances at Feldenkrais Institute, Vienna
May 31, 2011 - September 4, 2025
Created stage projections supporting dance performances with multiprojection technology in May 2011.
Analog and Digital Projections Artist at Various Artistic Projects and Musicians
January 1, 2015 - Present
Designed and executed analog and digital projections for numerous dance companies and musicians from 2015 to present, including a Guatemala-Colombia tour with Espiral Danza.
Editor and Projection Designer at Plural - espacio para las artes Libélula
September 1, 2008 - Present
Editing and projection work for various artistic endeavors in Guatemala between 2016 and present, collaborating with collectives like Emergiendo and exhibitions from 2008 onwards.

Education

bachelor in photography for film at Universidad del cine de buenos aires
January 4, 2005 - September 4, 2025
Degree in Cinematography at University of Cinema, Buenos Aires
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2010
Studies in Engraving and Woodcarving at National University of Art (IUNA), Buenos Aires
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
Workshops on Experimental and Expanded Cinema at With Claudio Caldini, Buenos Aires
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010

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