Carlos Méndez
Directing
- Born
- November 3, 2004 (age 21) · San Marcos, Guatemala
Carlos Méndez (Guatemala, 2004) is a filmmaker with a multidisciplinary background, he has developed a holistic approach to cinema, gaining experience in directing, cinematography, editing, sound design, and music composition.
As a director, he has created the short films Una hora de silencio (2023), Los hombres que olvidaron que eran hombres (2025), and BLANCO (2025) in which he explores themes such as confinement, repetition, and loss of identity through a minimalist and contemplative aesthetic. His narrative style is marked by the use of silence, slow pacing, and visually symbolic language.
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In addition to directing, he also composes the original scores for his films, aiming to build a distinct sonic identity that enhances the emotional and narrative depth of each piece. His musical work, both in cinema and independent projects, allows him to seamlessly blend sound and storytelling with a personal sensibility.
Known for
Behind the camera9
- 2026Fragmentos Gaffer, Editor
- 2026The Last Night of The Sky Cinematography, Colorist
- 2025BLANK Editor, Colorist, Director, Sound Designer, Music, Producer, Writer
- 2025Reflejo Assistant Camera, Data Management Technician, Editor
- 2025Sometimes I Crave Tearing My Skin Off Sound
- 2025Ubiñe Director of Photography
- 2025Nostos Data Management Technician
- 2025Mañana será otro día Sound Designer, Gaffer, First Assistant Camera, Digital Imaging Technician
- 2024Skater pro(maybe) Director of Photography