I am a passionate filmmaker and audiovisual creator focused on impactful storytelling. With over 17 years in Switzerland, I engage in cultural management and community projects, leveraging arts for social impact.

ALEJANDRA CARDONA

I am a passionate filmmaker and audiovisual creator focused on impactful storytelling. With over 17 years in Switzerland, I engage in cultural management and community projects, leveraging arts for social impact.

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I am a passionate filmmaker and audiovisual creator focused on impactful storytelling. With over 17 years in Switzerland, I engage in cultural management and community projects, leveraging arts for social impact.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
German
Advanced
English
Advanced
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Director at Independent
January 1, 2016 - Present
Since 2016, I have independently created and directed fiction short films, participating in international festivals. My work includes screenwriting, directing, and creative oversight. I also served as director of photography for Mata Rife and directed the eco-themed animated shorts Kintsugi I and Kintsugi II. Additionally, I have directed several music videos. Notable works include Speechless, winner of the 2018 Swiss Talent Screen Award, and official trailers for the 2019 Zurich Film Festival.
Documentary Director at Independent
January 1, 2020 - Present
In 2020, I directed my first documentary, La Voz de la Montaña, filmed in the Colombian jungles with former FARC members, focusing on their reintegration process after the peace agreement. Additionally, I created 'Influjo Psíquico,' the first documentary exploring lawfare, examining the use of judicial systems as political weapons.
Audiovisual Producer at Milyuna historias
January 1, 2022 - Present
As an audiovisual producer, I bring concepts to life through innovative storytelling and cinematic techniques.
Audiovisual Producer at Colombia Humana
March 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Produced advertising videos for the presidential campaign of Gustavo Petro, documenting key events.
Director of Photography and Production Assistant at Matarife
June 1, 2021 - Present
Managed cinematography and production logistics for the third season of the series Matarife.
Communications Coordinator at Karmen Ramírez Boscán Campaign
August 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022
Led the communications team, creating content and video production for the campaign.

Education

Screenwriting at Urs Bühler, Migro Klub Schule, Switzerland
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Cinematographic Lighting at Julian Grünthal and Christine Munz, Switzerland
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Performing Arts at European Film Actor School, Switzerland
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Professional Technical in Agricultural Production at SENA, Colombia
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
High School Diploma at ICFES, Colombia
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998
Master's Degree in Documentary and Experimental Film at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
January 1, 2023 - January 5, 2026
Screenwriting at Migros Klubschule
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Cinematographic Lighting at Julian Grünthal and Christine Munz
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Performing Arts at European Film Actor School
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Professional Technical Degree in Agricultural Production at SENA
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
High School Diploma at Colegio José Eustasio Rivera
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998

Qualifications

Jury's Honour Award, FICA, Argentina
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025
Top 5 Films for Future in Zürich with short film Kintsugi II
January 1, 2021 - August 21, 2025
Talent Screen Award, Zürich Film Festival, Switzerland
January 1, 2018 - August 21, 2025
Top 10 Jury Selection, Zürich Film Festival
January 1, 2016 - August 21, 2025
Best Documentary Award, Matarife, London
January 1, 2022 - August 21, 2025
Toronto Independent Film Festival Award, Matarife
January 1, 2022 - August 21, 2025
Scriptwriting with Urs Bühler
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Cinematographic Lighting Workshop
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Education
    paper Mind control

    Mind Control is a feature-length documentary about the phenomenon of lawfare in Ecuador, exemplified by the figure of Rafael Correa, who was President of Ecuador from 2007 to 2017.

    The documentary examines the fragility of democracy and shows how the erosion of the separation of powers between the Executive and the Judiciary can turn justice into a political weapon capable of excluding opponents from electoral contests.