Filmmaker. Director of Photography. Photographer. Author. Fifteen years building a complete creative life — frame by frame.
From prop houses to the camera — working alongside Tarantino, Rodriguez, Mangold, and Sweeney on films that defined an era.
| 1997 | Jackie Brown | Dir. Quentin Tarantino · Miramax | Props / Set Dept. |
| 1997 | Copland | Dir. James Mangold · Miramax | Underwater Special Effects |
| 1999 | God Said Ha! | Dir. Julia Sweeney · Miramax | Art Dept. · Drapery |
| 2003 | Once Upon a Time in Mexico | Dir. Robert Rodriguez · Columbia | Guns · Design · Props |
| 2016 | Lola Undercover | Dir. Kevin Knotts | Director of Photography |
| — | Dustslicker | Dir. Gina Nemo · G Plan Media · First of Feature Franchise | Director of Photography · Festival Awards Across U.S. |
| — | Strawberry Princess | Dir. Rod S. Scott · Hollywood Film Festival Official Selection | Cinematographer |
| — | The Hitcher Girl | Feature Film | Cinematographer |
| — | Say Goodbye to Hollywood | Feature Film | Cinematographer |
| — | Surviving Mann | Don Mann · Randy Couture | Director of Photography |
| 2024 | Passage NV — Behind the Job Series | Passage Inc. · Nevada | DP / Producer / Editor |
On-set photography, productions, and moments from fifteen years behind the camera.
Features, documentaries, branded content, commercials, and vertical series — all shot by Carlos Azucena.
Cinematic drone cinematography and premium commercial work for visionary clients including award-winning landscape architect Ketti Kupper, the global launch of Massami, luxury real estate, and other distinguished high-end Los Angeles brands and estates.
Luxury real estate aerial cinematography showcasing premium properties and estates across Los Angeles and San Francisco.
ESPYs VIP gifting suites for A-listers and high-end brand campaigns, including work for Ruffino Wines, Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE), Litco Lounge, and other elite clients.
Concert · Event · Portrait · Documentary · Underwater Special Effects · 500px.com/p/carlosazucena
Born in El Salvador, raised in South Central Los Angeles. Carlos came to this country at three years old — and to cinema the same way: through the back door, carrying things, learning by being inside it. Prop houses. Set departments. Learning what light does to a face before reading a single manual.
That foundation carried him onto the sets of defining films of his era — alongside Quentin Tarantino, James Mangold, Robert Rodriguez, and Julia Sweeney. From props and special effects to cinematographer, DP, producer, and director.
He is the author of ten books — memoir, thriller, sci-fi, spiritual. His publishing imprint is Humble Farms Press. His representation is G Plan Media. He owns and operates a full cinema-grade production arsenal with ARRI, RED, Sony, and Zeiss Cooke glass.
Written by Carlos Azucena · Humble Farms Press 2026
El Salvador to South Central. A mother who built everything. A freeway overpass at night. Three weeks of the most real thing that ever happened. For the person reading it at the worst moment of their life.
$9.99 — Apple Books
Written by Carlos Azucena · Humble Farms Press
238 judges. One cartel architect. A behavioral modification program inside U.S. border enforcement. Three novels — Vendida, La Señal, Sin Precio.
$4.99 · $3.99 · $3.99 — Apple Books
Written by Carlos Azucena · Humble Farms Press
Ancient Egyptian gods land in Los Angeles and immediately encounter the smog. Wildly funny, spiritually grounded. A film trilogy in the making.
$4.99 — Apple Books
Written by Carlos Azucena · Humble Farms Press 2026
The nine letters, meditations, and exercises. A journey through consciousness, love, and who you truly are.
$12.99 — Apple Books
Written by Carlos Azucena · Humble Farms Press 2026
For young hearts and big questions. You are made of love. You always have been.
$7.99 — Apple Books
Written by Carlos Azucena · Humble Farms Press
Ghost signals. The fog as the route. Three interconnected novellas at the edge of what can be disclosed — and what must remain deferred.
$4.99 each — Apple Books
All book titles are available on Apple Books.
Original Screenplay · Feature Film
An original screenplay by Carlos Azucena. Biographical drama. A man who crossed a border, lost his mother, stood on a freeway overpass, and found something real. Target: A24, Focus Features, Netflix, Amazon Prime. Rep: G Plan Media.
Press KitFeature Film Trilogy · In Development
Egyptian gods, a pyramid ship, Los Angeles smog. Sci-fi comedy trilogy with genuine spiritual depth. Written by Carlos Azucena. Based on his published novel — Humble Farms Press.
Prestige Limited Series · Television
Three books, three seasons. Judicial corruption, cartel infiltration, and the long road to reckoning. Written by Carlos Azucena — Humble Farms Press.
Next Major Project · Humble Farms Press · Film / Series
Carlos Azucena's next major project and publishing imprint — Humble Farms Press. Conscious, purposeful storytelling built from the ground up, by hand. Film, television, and literary development. Seeking creative partners and studio. View Business Plan →
Feature Franchise · First of Three Films
Shooting the first of three Dustslicker feature films — the full franchise launch following the award-winning short which received festival recognition across the United States. G Plan Media. DP: Carlos Azucena.
Vertical Series · Angels vs Demons
Original vertical series by Carlos Azucena. Produced for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Short-form documentary storytelling for the vertical screen — shot and produced in Los Angeles.
Vertical Series · Conscious Content
Short-form vertical series for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Documentary storytelling for the vertical screen. Produced and shot by Carlos Azucena in Los Angeles.
Available for cinematography, producing, directing, branded content, and vertical series. For film and literary rights on The Love Work, Tiny Gods, the Vendida series, Dustslicker, or Humble Farms — contact G Plan Media directly.
For press, podcast bookings, speaking engagements, and author events — reach out directly. His story changes what people think is possible.
"In the most broken places, I found the truest love of all." — The Love Work, Carlos Azucena · Humble Farms Press
G Plan Media · 323-351-4547