Being a cinematographer is a spiritual journey.

Alan Zúñiga is a cinematographer from warm northern mountains currently based in Mexico City.

He grew up creating through graphic design and illustration, with time he found in cinematography a space and a medium to explore his identity and the world that surrounds him.

Has collaborated as a cinematographer in multiple national and international projects from music videos, fashion films, commercials, short films and as camera operator in feature films.

His narrative work has been selected in multiple national and international film festivals. His short documentary film "Adiós" won the Special Jury Award at the Centro Internacional de fotografía y Cine at Madrid (EFTI). He also has been nominated for best cinematography with the short film “El árbol” at the Pantalla de Cristal Awards 2020.

Recently was honored with a Special mention at the Vilmos Szigmond Film Festival 2021 for the short film ”Tierra”. He also has been selected by the Berlinale Talents Guadalajara in the Camera Studio program at the Guadalajara Film Festival 2021.

As a highlight in 2022 he is part of the ASC Vision Mentorship program mentored by Josh Bleibtreu ASC.