Director
The Indie Journey of Tazito Garcia
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Tazito Garcia discovered his passion for storytelling at the age of eight, gathering friends to recreate cartoon scenes and original ideas. What began as childhood play soon evolved into a lifelong pursuit of filmmaking excellence.
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In 2009, Tazito took a major leap by creating Dark Side, a powerful film based on true events involving his martial arts community and the personal decisions that led him to sever those ties. The project gained immediate attention from investors, fellow actors, and attracted sponsorships from clothing brands and filming locations.
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Since then, Tazito has amassed invaluable experience, successfully directing over a dozen award-winning films that have made a strong impact on the international festival circuit. His work spans short films, feature films, documentaries, and commercials, showcasing both his creative range and hands-on leadership.
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Driven by a desire to empower aspiring filmmakers, Tazito embraced a "no budget, no excuses" philosophy. His goal was to prove that filmmaking is possible without large funding, demonstrating that it’s still achievable to cast actors, build a team, secure locations, handle catering, and navigate the full production pipeline from pre- to post-production. This bold approach earned him nicknames like “the Robin Hood of film school” and “the Maverick of the indie film world.”
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Tazito's diverse directing portfolio includes projects such as the El Camino Official World Cup Music Video for Juno Award nominee Vita Chambers, as well as The Briefcase, Dead End, and In Pursuit. Each project reflects his relentless passion, resourcefulness, and commitment to telling stories—no matter the budget.
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Awards
Film Award of Excellence 2015
Canada International Film Festival - Toronto, ON
Best Directing 2015
The Online Film Festival
Festival Runner Up 2015
Indi.com
Best Action Short of The Year 2014
Action On Film Festival - Los Angeles, CA
