Selené Esperanza Alvarez is a Mexican-American filmmaker born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Alvarez recently graduated Magna Cum Laude from California State University Northridge with a B.A. in Film Production and emphasis in Cinematography. 

In 2018, Alvarez was chosen alongside 20 young women to be a part of the Hello Sunshine and AT&T Filmmaker Lab. She got the opportunity to interview established and successful women in the film industry and make a documentary.

During her time at CSUN, Alvarez worked on various senior thesis films, working in different departments. She Produced her senior thesis film “Cliff Effect” a film about two Latina hairdressers and best friends, who are after the same job and equally need it to support their families. Selené also worked as a 1st assistant director, script supervisor, and associate producer on other thesis films.

Alvarez has directed and written various short films, music videos, and projects. In 2021, Alvarez wrote, directed, and produced a LGBTQ & Latinx focused story and short film titled “La Que Se Fue”, with zero budget. It has garnered over 100,000+ views on Youtube.

In 2022, she directed "Ravine” a film inspired by her love of baseball and the history of the 1959 evictions that took place in the communities of La Loma, Palo Verde, and Bishop known by many as Chavez Ravine. 

Selené is a part of organizations such as Women in Film, Chicana Director’s Initiative, and Women of Color Unite to connect with more Women, especially BIPOC Women in the industry. Her passion for filmmaking derives from the need to create diverse and authentic representation for under and misrepresented communities, such as the Latinx and LGBTQIA+ community which Alvarez identifies as.