Today we’d like to introduce you to Fabian Palacios V.
Hi Fabian, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today.
What I like about my story and who I am is the three cultures I grew up with. I love being Mexican and try to portray this in every film I make. However, I went to the German School from kindergarten til High School. Growing up with the Mexican-German culture opened my eyes and made me understand cultures and people who are so different from each other. After this, I went to college in the United States, again exposing myself to a different thinking. So, I have three approaches to every film or artwork I make, making it a little more universal to all or a little more personal to a few. Even though it sounds fantastic growing up in different countries, it also has some negative aspects. Since I moved around a lot, I lacked key people to collaborate with or, instead, to submerge me into the film industry, making me feel alone in my journey. That is one aspect that has resonated in me, but that also has pushed me to go out there and seek and connect with new people. Starting a career in a business that involves connections, friends, and acquaintances takes a lot of work. It is essential to set goals as an artist, but even more importantly, to achieve these goals, you must work, almost as if your dreams depended on that. You must stay active and work hard to keep your vision alive. This is a lesson that I learned, or I’m still learning, that other artists may agree with.
We all face challenges, but looking back, would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Risk is a fundamental element of filmmaking; no film that didn’t take any risks exists. The risks come in different forms, whether it starts in the writing process with the subject the film is about, the risks the shooting demands when crafting the film, or even the exhibition itself can be a considerable risk. However, the risks are the fuel for filmmaking, too. It is the excitement that pushes you to create and to go for it. If there isn’t any rush in what you make that makes you doubt what you’re doing, then it isn’t worth exploring. Film is a beautiful art form for exploring internal issues, social and moral problems, and, more than anything else, emotions; so naturally, when you present the audience with questions, you are taking a huge risk by doing so. The outcome of the risks you take is what filmmaking is all about. Regardless of whether the response is positive or negative, you always learn something from that experience.
Thanks – so, what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
Fabian Palacios is an award-winning Mexican filmmaker based in New York City. In 2022, he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Film Production at the prestigious School Of Visual Arts (SVA) in Manhattan and has since continued his pursuit of a successful film career. At the young age of 25, Fabian has already gained international acclaim and garnered recognition in the United States, Europe, and Asia. He explores social and philosophical themes in his narrative work, such as the human condition, morality, race, equality, and opportunity. His naturalistic and visceral style seeks to find new ways of visual storytelling that represent his life-long experiences in a multicultural and international background. Growing up and studying between Mexico, Germany, and the US, Fabian has developed a singular passion for film, literature, art, and music, which is essential for his creative process. He is currently developing his first feature film, still in writing stages, and co-writing a second feature film, also in early writing stages.
What would you say has been one of the most important lessons you’ve learned?
The most valuable thing that my career in film has left me with so far is that passion and commitment to your own work come first. Beyond the recognition or prestige you can get as a filmmaker, the important thing is that you like what you do and that you are happy with your films. Nobody asks you to make a film; it comes 100% from you, and you have to work hard enough to make that dream come true.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://vimeo.com/user115411807
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabianpalacios_/
Image Credits
Natalia Jacott
