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Iz Gutierrez

Screenwriter | Director

Website: https://www.izgutierrez.com

Biography

Iz Gutierrez is a Mexican American award-winning director and screenwriter who grew up in Los Angeles, California. His films have been official selections in notable film festivals such as Academy Awards qualifying LA Shorts and Hollyshorts, as well as Chicago Latino Film Festival, Napa Valley Film Festival, Philadelphia Latino Film Festival, and numerous others where he won jury and audience awards. Gutierrez is the recipient of the Panavision Filmmaker Grant. His films have also screened at the Screen Actors Guild Foundation, ShortsTV channel, MPSE, and Sony Pictures.​

Iz’s commitment to provocative storytelling stems from growing up in a marginalized community as a Mexican immigrant where he wrestled with the two different cultures. His scripts have tackled the social injustices Mexican-Americans endure which became a driving force in his narrative storytelling as well as the powerful characters he writes and directs for the screen. Characters that Iz believes should not be bound by stereotypes or exploitative narratives which only hurt Latinos by perpetuating overused clichés. 

His influences come from cinema, literature (Lord of the Rings!), short stories, and comic books. By combining both his influences and visual prowess, Iz’s work consistently showcases his unique narrative voice. 

Iz Gutierrez is developing both feature films and episodic projects including a series based on his feature film. He resides in Los Angeles, California.

Iz Gutierrez is a Mexican American award-winning director and screenwriter who grew up in Los Angeles, California. His films have been official selections in notable film festivals such as Academy Awards qualifying LA Shorts and Hollyshorts, as well as Chicago Latino Film Festival, Napa Valley Film Festival, Philadelphia Latino Film Festival, and numerous others where he won jury and audience awards. Gutierrez is the recipient of the Panavision Filmmaker Grant. His films have also screened at the Screen Actors Guild Foundation, ShortsTV channel, MPSE, and Sony Pictures.​

Iz’s commitment to provocative storytelling stems from growing up in a marginalized community as a Mexican immigrant where he wrestled with the two different cultures. His scripts have tackled the social injustices Mexican-Americans endure which became a driving force in his narrative storytelling as well as the powerful characters he writes and directs for the screen. Characters that Iz believes should not be bound by stereotypes or exploitative narratives which only hurt Latinos by perpetuating overused clichés. 

His influences come from cinema, literature (Lord of the Rings!), short stories, and comic books. By combining both his influences and visual prowess, Iz’s work consistently showcases his unique narrative voice. 

Iz Gutierrez is developing both feature films and episodic projects including a series based on his feature film. He resides in Los Angeles, California.

My Story

Credits (3)

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Comic Conventions
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Web Series
  • Comedy .
  • Rom-Com
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Sin Frontera
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Short
  • Drama .
  • Mystery/Suspense .
  • Romance
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They Call Us Sediciosos
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Short
  • Drama .
  • Historical .
  • Western
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Education

Chapman University, Dodge College of Film
Chapman University, Dodge College of Film
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Iz Gutierrez

Screenwriter | Director

Website: https://www.izgutierrez.com

Biography

Iz Gutierrez is a Mexican American award-winning director and screenwriter who grew up in Los Angeles, California. His films have been official selections in notable film festivals such as Academy Awards qualifying LA Shorts and Hollyshorts, as well as Chicago Latino Film Festival, Napa Valley Film Festival, Philadelphia Latino Film Festival, and numerous others where he won jury and audience awards. Gutierrez is the recipient of the Panavision Filmmaker Grant. His films have also screened at the Screen Actors Guild Foundation, ShortsTV channel, MPSE, and Sony Pictures.​ Iz’s commitment to provocative storytelling stems from growing up in a marginalized community as a Mexican immigrant where he wrestled with the two different cultures. His scripts have tackled the social injustices Mexican-Americans endure which became a driving force in his narrative storytelling as well as the powerful characters he writes and directs for the screen. Characters that Iz believes should not be bound by stereotypes or exploitative narratives which only hurt Latinos by perpetuating overused clichés.  His influences come from cinema, literature (Lord of the Rings!), short stories, and comic books. By combining both his influences and visual prowess, Iz’s work consistently showcases his unique narrative voice.  Iz Gutierrez is developing both feature films and episodic projects including a series based on his feature film. He resides in Los Angeles, California.

My Story

Success Stories

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Official Selection - 8th NoHo CineFest
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Official Selection - 48th CineFestival
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Official Selection - Philadelphia Latino Film Fest
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Semi-Finalist - Rhode Island Film Fest
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Screenplay Grant Finalist - MACEF
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Special Recognition Award
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Audience Award Winner - SENE Film Fest
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Audience Award Winner
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Grand Jury Award Winner
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Best Film Overall - Hawaii Latino Film Festival
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Best Short - Seattle Shorts Film Festival
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Golden Honu Award - Big Island Film Fest
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Official Selection - 31st Chicago Latino Film Fest
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Official Selection - HollyShorts
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Official Selection - LA Shorts Int'l Film Fest
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OC Register - Newspaper Article
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SAG Foundation Screening - Q&A
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Audience Favorite Narrative Short - Napa Valley Film Fest
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Screening at WME
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Panavision New Filmmaker Grant
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Conversations
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