Film & Media Projects
A selection of projects developed through academic production, independent work, and collaborative filmmaking.
My work spans narrative, documentary, and experimental formats. I have worked across writing, directing, editing, cinematography, and sound design depending on the needs of each project.
Featured Reel
“Four Projects” (2023) | Writer & Director Reel, Edited by Itzin D. Alpizar
This reel presents four short films developed at California State University, Sacramento. Each project explores character, structure, and visual storytelling through different constraints and formats.
Projects included:
00:00 — DALIA (2023)
01:43 — The Rock (2021)
02:16 — Starting Over (2022)
02:38 — Study of DALIA (2021)
SELECTED PROJECTS
HECTOR & IRMA (2025) — Documentary
Short documentary following musician Hector Luna and Irma Armenta as they navigate illness, love, and legacy.
Director, Producer, Director of Photography, Editor: Itzin D. Alpizar
Camera & Audio: Cameron A. Caves
Fully Me (2024) — Documentary Self-Portrait
A personal documentary exploring identity, presence, and self-reflection through performance and visual storytelling.
Written, Directed, Performed, Edited, and Sound Design: Itzin D. Alpizar
Play Parkour (2023) — Editing Exercise
Editing and sound design project developed from provided footage.
Editor, Sound Design, Motion Graphics: Itzin D. Alpizar
DALIA (2022) — Narrative Short Film
A narrative short exploring identity, authorship, and internal conflict through a layered storytelling structure. Developed as part of a larger feature-length project.
Writer & Director: Itzin D. Alpizar
Producer: Claudia Pizano
Director of Photography: Trevor Mention
Editors & VFX: Fang Hua Shiu, Catharina Agudo
Sound Design: Catharina Agudo, Fang Hua Shiu
Production Design: Itzin D. Alpizar and team
Music: Joe Hall
This project premiered at the J Street Film Festival.
The BAC Yard (2022) — Documentary Short
A short documentary about the Bioconversion and Agricultural Collaborative Yard at Sacramento State.
Director & Interviewer: Itzin D. Alpizar
Producer: Shani Zuberi
Directors of Photography: Jennifer Andrade, Jaden Crosson, Sabinne Flores
Audio: Everett McSwain, Alan Carloni
Editor: Sabinne Flores
Starting Over (2022) — One-Take Short Film
A one-take exercise focused on performance and timing.
Written, Directed, Edited: Itzin D. Alpizar
Cast: Shani Zuberi, Brittany Vernon
Why Not? (2022) — Documentary
A short documentary following Bryson Hatano.
Director of Photography & Motion Graphics: Itzin D. Alpizar
Study of DALIA (2021) — Experimental Short
A creative writing student struggles with writer’s block as her own character begins to resist the narrative. The story explores identity, control, and the relationship between creator and creation. A segment from a larger narrative project exploring identity and internal conflict.
Writer & Director: Itzin D. Alpizar
Producer: Ivan Cardoza
Director of Photography: Kevin Villanueva
Editor: Ayaana Williams
Sound Design: Ayaana Williams, Itzin D. Alpizar
The Rock (2021) — Narrative Short
Short narrative exploring tension and character dynamics.
Written, Directed, Edited, Sound Design: Itzin D. Alpizar
Director of Photography: Kevin Villanueva
Cast: Catharina Agudo
Whispers (2020) — Experimental Short Film
An early experimental work focused on visual rhythm and atmosphere.
Created, Performed, and Edited: Itzin D. Alpizar
Additional Work:
Motion Graphics, Sound Design & Experimental Media
Share Your Light (2021) — Motion Graphics / PSA
A public service announcement addressing the homelessness crisis in California through motion graphics and editorial storytelling.
Editing, Motion Graphics, Sound Design: Itzin D. Alpizar
Source Material: Robert Hansen (used with permission)
Rosana “Luna Nueva” — Album Cover Animation
Animated visual developed for a music release using Adobe After Effects.
Motion Graphics: Itzin D. Alpizar
Frames — Motion Graphics Montage
Experimental montage exploring rhythm, timing, and visual transitions.
Motion Graphics: Itzin D. Alpizar
Full Moon Nights — Immersive Art
Atmospheric visual and sound composition combining painting, motion, and audio design.
Visual Elements: Juan A. Alpízar
Sound Design & Composition: Itzin D. Alpizar
Rainy Day at the Coffee Shop — ASMR / Ambient
Ambient audiovisual piece focused on environment, sound texture, and mood.
Sound Design & Editing: Itzin D. Alpizar
A Secret Fountain — Ambient Video
Short-form ambient piece exploring visual calm and sound layering.
Video & Sound Design: Itzin D. Alpizar
Spirit in the Forest — Immersive Motion Piece
Experimental visual composition using Adobe After Effects with integrated sound design.
Editing & Sound Design: Itzin D. Alpizar
California Love — Motion Graphics Collage (2021)
Short collage created as part of a motion graphics study.
Motion Graphics: Itzin D. Alpizar
Text Animation Study — Adobe After Effects
Typography-based animation exploring timing and motion design.
Motion Graphics: Itzin D. Alpizar
“La Contadora” — Sound Design Study
Audio piece based on a fragment of the poem by Gabriela Mistral, exploring narrative through sound.
Sound Design: Itzin D. Alpizar
“MONK” Scene — Editing Exercise (2023)
Reconstruction of a scene from the television series Monk for editing practice.
Editing, Sound Design, Motion Graphics: Itzin D. Alpizar
Original material belongs to respective copyright holders
Before Sunset — Production Exercise
Scene recreation exercise focused on directing performance and collaboration.
Director: Itzin D. Alpizar
Cast: Haaris Saqib, Malcolm Curry
Photography & Editing: Alan Carloni
Monologue: The Box — Original Script Performance
Short monologue based on an original script exploring character and emotional narrative.
Written, Performed, Edited: Itzin Devaki
Work With Me
I am available for film, media, and creative support roles including production assistance, editing, and project coordination.