About
Jacqueline Ayala-Alonzo is an award-winning director and producer of Guatemalan and Mexican descent from Los Angeles, CA. She strives to bring authentic Latino stories to the big screen and is always eager to try out new things.
From a young age, Jacqueline has enjoyed films and creating stories. Growing up, she would go to the movies with her mother and would often stay after the credits to read all the names of the filmmakers who were involved in creating each film.
She's an active member of Chicana Director's Initiative, Women in Media, Women in Film, Latinas Acting Up and NALIP.
Her short film and directorial debut, La Siguanaba made its LA premiere at Golden State Film Festival 2023. She's currently in the festival circuit with La Siguanaba where it has been recognized at 12 festivals. The film won the "Community Filmmaker Award" at COAWFF 2023 and won the "Audience Favorite Award" at NWFFest 2024.
She plans to direct her next short film titled "Do You Trust Me?" in October 2025.
Awards
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