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Maricela Alaniz

Costume Designer | Filmmaker

I am a Mexican-American costume designer and filmmaker with a passion for bringing stories to life through visual design. I am currently pursuing my Master's at the University of California, San Diego.

 

​​​​I am drawn to exploring different cultures and identities, as well as understanding the dynamics of people’s motivations and choices. I am also fascinated by the technical and unconventional aspects of design, particularly finding creative solutions that can challenge, unsettle, or surprise an audience. As I continue to grow as a designer, I strive to create experiences that celebrate diversity and amplify underrepresented voices. My work reflects my dedication to fostering greater inclusivity in creative expression. Growing up in two culturally mixed communities has shaped my perspective with a strong sense of cultural pride and identity, and continues to influence the way I approach my craft.

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Maricela Alaniz | BFA

“Costume design by Maricela Alaniz fits the time period, and Tracy’s orange two-piece outfit is adorable.”
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— ErinMarie Reiter, BroadwayWorld,
Hairspray at New Village Arts
“The costumes by Maricela Alaniz are extremely successful in creating a distinction between Ben Elton’s techno-authoritarian government and the scrappy band of music lovers determined to defeat them. The good guys are clad in authentic ‘60s and ‘70s garb that renders them deliciously colorful in relation to the whites and greys of Khashoggi and Co. All the paraphernalia that adorns the protagonists are well-curated and make them extremely fun to look at…”

—  Eli Ander-Biegelsen, San Diego Critics Circle, We Will Rock You at New Village Arts

Contact Information:
maricela.alaniz20@hotmail.com

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