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About the Founder

He has acted in short films that have been showcased domestically & internationally, including HollyShorts, Outfest, LALIFF & Sitges Film Festival. He has also performed in theatrical works at Short+Sweet Hollywood, Brisk LA, Casa 0101 & Frida Kahlo Theater.

Defining Dodo is the first short film Alejandro wrote, co-produced & acted in, which received the LGBTQ Voice Award at the 2021 Latino Film Festival. With Lauren Elizabeth Harris (co-producer, director, actor of Defining Dodo) and Aash Patel, he co-produced and co-hosted several seasons of Damsels in the DMs: The Come Up Podcast. Weekly episodes feature insightful, hilarious, & heartwarming interviews with guests who continue to pave their paths toward success.

Puro Estilo is the first short theatrical piece Alejandro wrote, produced & costume designed in 2024, which is currently in development as a full-length play. He made his directorial debut with Los Únicos in 2026, which he co-created & co-produced with Daniel Luna.

With a commitment to educational equity & advocacy of underrepresented voices in the media, Alejandro founded Insouciant Press to help aspiring authors publish & protect their intellectual property. Dream Babble was published in 2024 as his first short story collection. He intends to help aspiring authors transform their written work into books as they advance their ideas to various stages of production.

Scroll down to learn more about his background in production, content management & certifications.

Alejandro Valtierra is a Mexican & Puerto Rican writer, actor, producer, director, publisher, podcast host, costume designer & makeup artist.​

Production Experience

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Content Management Experience

Content Management Work Samples by Alejandro Valtierra - DualLanguageSchools.org
Content Management Work Samples by Alejandro Valtierra - Velazquez Press
Content Management Work Samples by Alejandro Valtierra - Hameray Publishing

Certifications

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1 - LA City Council Recognition 072025 - Alejandro Valtierra - Un Enemigo Del Pueblo.jpg
1 - LA County Recognition 082024 - Alejandro Valtierra - Insouciant Press - LEEAF Graduate
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