About

Alejandro Palacios is an award-winning documentary filmmaker who works in responsive installations and interactive media design. He uses video, photography, installation, and mixed media to explore the complexity of human experiences such as immigration and identity.

Born and raised in Mexico, Alejandro had the privilege of experiencing and developing an appreciation for the diverse cultures within his country as his family relocated throughout Mexico during his upbringing. After residing, working, and pursuing his education in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, Palacios relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area in November 2009, embarking on a new chapter in his life.

Alejandro's work has graced international festivals in Iran, Canada, Germany, Ecuador, Mexico, Spain, and the United States.

In 2010, Alejandro established The Circumstances, a collaborative platform for artists from various mediums to unite and produce innovative and socially impactful creations. Since then, Palacios has dedicated himself to collaborating with organizations championing underserved communities and advocating for social justice.