Meet Álvaro Nuñez Secchi

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Álvaro Nuñez Secchi. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi Álvaro, really happy you were able to join us today and we’re looking forward to sharing your story and insights with our readers. Let’s start with the heart of it all – purpose. How did you find your purpose?

I don’t think finding purpose is a single moment of realization—it’s something that reveals itself over time. At first, I tried following a more conventional path, but I always felt like something was missing. It wasn’t until I started studying film that I realized why nothing else had fully clicked before—because, ever since I was a kid, movies shaped the way I saw and understood the world. I grew up watching characters and narratives that helped me make sense of my own emotions and experiences.
Filmmaking became my way of exploring identity, relationships, and society. I started drawing from personal experiences, reshaping them to fit my dramatic goals, and in that process, I found a deeper connection to my own work. But beyond self-exploration, I think purpose also comes from connection—cinema has this unique ability to bring people into a shared emotional experience, to make them see themselves in stories that aren’t their own.
I wouldn’t say I ‘found’ my purpose as much as I uncovered it little by little. It’s something I keep refining, questioning, and evolving with every project. And I think that’s the key—purpose isn’t a destination, it’s something you keep discovering along the way.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

I’m a Chilean filmmaker and storyteller, and I have always been exploring, with my work, how we become who we are. I’m fascinated by the way identity can be shaped by the people around us—family, relationships, the society we exist in.
Right now, I’m working on two projects that, in different ways, explore how much of ourselves we inherit from others. One is a feature film that questions traditional ideas of family and relationships, looking at how expectations can define us in ways we don’t even realize. The other is a project in Chile that dives into childhood as a reflection of the adult world. It explores how kids absorb everything around them while adults get caught up in ideological battles and global anxieties, leaving them to figure out their own values. At its core, the story questions whether immaturity is a trait of childhood, or if adulthood just disguises it better.
In addition to developing these projects, I’m also currently on the festival run with my short film Side Roads, which recently premiered at Urbanworld Film Festival. It’s been an exciting experience to see the film resonate with audiences and travel through different festivals, creating conversations around the themes that inspire my work.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

Looking back, I’d say three things have been the most impactful in my journey: the power of observation, the ability to reflect, and the skill of listening to my instincts.

Observation is everything. Understanding human behavior, the way people move, speak, react. But beyond that, the world itself has a rhythm, a tone, a texture. Everything has a natural flow—whether it’s the way light shifts throughout the day, the cadence of a conversation, or the silent tension in a room. Training yourself to really see and absorb these details makes all the difference in how you bring stories to life.

Reflection is just as important. It’s what allows us to connect our internal world with the external one. Without it, observation is just information. Taking the time to sit with what you see, to process it through your own perspective, is what makes your voice unique. The best stories don’t come from just looking outward—they come from filtering those observations through something deeply personal.

And then, there’s instinct. Sometimes, we don’t have all the answers, but we feel something—we’re drawn to an idea, a moment, an image that moves us. I’ve learned that listening to that gut feeling, to the emotions that sit in your stomach before they reach your mind, is crucial. Logic and structure can come later, but instinct is what leads you to something that resonates.

For anyone early in their journey, my advice would be simple: slow down and pay attention. Observe not just what people do, but how the world moves around you. Take time to process what you see, let it become part of your perspective, and trust what pulls you in—even if you don’t fully understand why yet. Creativity isn’t just about what you know, but about staying open to what is yet to be discovered.

One of our goals is to help like-minded folks with similar goals connect and so before we go we want to ask if you are looking to partner or collab with others – and if so, what would make the ideal collaborator or partner?

Absolutely. Filmmaking is a collaborative art, and I’m always looking for people who are as ambitious as they are fearless. I want to work with directors, screenwriters and producers who aren’t just trying to ‘get a project made,’ but who are willing to take creative risks and push stories beyond what feels safe or conventional. People who have the courage to dream big.

I’m especially interested in dramedy, drama, and science fiction; genres that allow for emotional complexity, layered storytelling, and the freedom to explore identity, relationships, and human nature in unexpected ways. I want to collaborate with people who aren’t afraid to embrace contradictions, who see storytelling as a way to navigate the messy, imperfect, and sometimes absurd aspects of life.

Right now, I’m developing multiple projects, including a feature film that explores traditional family structures through a contemporary lens and a project in Chile that examines childhood as a mirror for adult dysfunction.
If that sounds like you, I’d love to talk. The best way to reach me is to my email: alvaronunezsecchi@gmail.com. Let’s build something together.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.alvaronunezsecchi.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/al_orestes?igsh=eXkxY2RvdHA4MWxx
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvaro-orestes-nunez-secchi