Born in Lima, Perú, Alex Fischman Cárdenas is a director drawn to honest, visually striking stories that elevate underrepresented voices. Blending narrative and documentary, his work captures intimate, authentic portraits of people and communities.
Now based in the U.S. and represented by Greenpoint Pictures, Alex has directed a range of creative shorts, documentaries, and commercial work. His films have earned Vimeo Staff Picks, premiered at Clermont-Ferrand, and led to a shortlist nod for Shots and AICP New Director of the Year.
US Commercial Representation
Greenpoint Pictures
Peru Commercial Representation
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Filmography
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MVP, Shine a Light
Intuitive, Commitment to Me
Ad Council, Listening is a Form of Love
FEMA, It’s Not Too Late
JP Morgan Chase, Company of Choice
Inbrija, For our Fighters
Georgia’s Own Credit Union, Anthem
Waze, 2022 Demo
Uber, Everyday Heroes
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Awards
Longlist 1.4 Awards, On the Cusp, Ad Council
Official Selection, Clermont Ferrand International Short Film Festival
Official Selection, Raindance Film Festival
Official Selection, Palm Springs International Short Film Festival
Official Selection, DokuFest, Int’l Documentary & Short Film Festival
Official Selection AFI Fest
Winner, Best Director, Best Short Film, NYU First Run Film Festival
Winner, Student Grant, Norman T Strauss Award, National Board of Review
Winner, Audience Award, Special Jury Award, Lima International Film Festival
Winner, Best Short Film Shorts Mexico, Int’l Short Film Festival
Winner, Best Short Film, FCZ, Zaragoza Film Festival
Nominee for Best New Director of the Year, AICP
Nominee for Best New Director of the year, Shots
Short List Nominee, 1.4 Awards
Shortlist Nominee, Young Director Award
Vimeo Staff Pick
Shortlist Nominee, Young Director Award
Shortlist Nominee, Berlin Commercial
Vimeo Staff Pick
Shortlist Nominee, Young Director Award
Shortlist Nominee, Berlin Commercial
Official Selection, Aesthetica Shorts Film Festival
Official Selection, Moscow International Film Festival
Official Selection, Starz Denver Film Festival
Official Selection, Hollyshorts Film Festival
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