Iz Gutierrez

Director & Screenwriter
Director, Screenwriter and Producer

Los Angeles, California

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About Iz

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.

Ethnicity:
Latin/Hispanic

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Sin Frontera (2014)
Film (short) by Israel Gutierrez (Drama and Romance) Director, Writer, Producer Inspired by true events, Monica and Gabriel are a couple struggling to survive both a decaying relationship and a broken immigration system after a deportation tears them apart. While Gabriel is stuck in a dangerous city, they both remember how they fell in love and make a vow to rekindle their romance in order to prevail and reunite through an unconventional method. Love will transcend any boundary. Written by Anonymous
The Chameleon (EL Camaleon) (2013)
Film (short) by Israel Gutierrez (Drama) Director, Writer, Producer Scarred by his tragic past, Jaime (JeanPaul San Pedro) must decide whether to continue his newfound lifestyle or abandon his pregnant wife (APRIL SEBA), reverting to his violent ways when someone from the recesses of his dark childhood returns. Written by Anonymous

Awards

Screenplay Finalist - MACEF Filmmaker Grant ("They Call Us Sediciosos")
(2021)
Audience Award - Awareness Film Festival ("They Call Us Sediciosos")
(2021)
Filmmaker's Panel Speaker - LA Comic Con, Geekfest Film Festival ("Comic Conventions")
(2021)
Audience Award Finalist - La Vida Es Cortos / Life Is Shorts ("They Call Us Sediciosos")
(2021)
GOLDEN HONU AWARD - Big Island Film Festival ("Sin Frontera")
(2015)
BEST SHORT DRAMA Audience Award - SENE Film, Music & Arts Festival ("Sin Frontera")
(2015)
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD - (In)Justice For All Film Festival ("Sin Frontera")
(2015)
PLATINUM REMI AWARD BEST SHORT - WorldFest Film Festival ("Sin Frontera")
(2015)
HONORABLE MENTION Jury Awards - SENE Film, Music, & Arts Festival ("Sin Frontera")
(2015)
BEST SHORT NOMINEE - New Hope Film Festival ("Sin Frontera")
(2015)
GRAND JURY AWARD - Best Short Narrative - Awareness Film Festival ("Sin Frontera")
(2015)
AUDIENCE AWARD - Best Short Naraative - Awareness Film Festival ("Sin Frontera")
(2015)
AUDIENCE AWARD - Favorite Narrative Short - Napa Valley Film Festival ("Sin Frontera")
(2015)
GRAND JURY AWARD: Best College Short - Seattle Shorts Film Festival ("Sin Frontera")
(2015)
BEST SHORT DRAMA - NY International Independent Film Festival ("Sin Frontera")
(2007)
PANAVISION NEW FILMMAKER GRANT Recipient