Alone

Oscar Alvarez entered the film industry in 2004 when he earned the opportunity to work with Oscar-nominated writer/director David O. Russell (Amsterdam, Joy, American Hustle) on the Iraqi War documentary Soldiers Pay, serving as Production Manager. In this role, Alvarez oversaw the day-to-day operations of Russell’s production company, Kanzeon.
He remained with Kanzeon until 2008, when he transitioned to producing independent projects, beginning with the short film Child Reduction Act.
In 2011, Alvarez partnered with filmmaker Kayvon Derak-Shanian to produce the award-winning feature documentary Empty Hand: The Real Karate Kids, hailed by Black Belt Magazine as “A MUST SEE…the first real Karate movie in years.” The following year, Alvarez teamed with production designer/producer Todd Jeffery (Tulsa King) on the cerebral comedy short The Wolf, starring Zach Cregger (Weapons) and Caitriona Balfe (Outlander), directed by Dustin Thomas Cartmill.
Alvarez reunited with Derak-Shanian in 2013 to produce his second feature documentary, The Real Miyagi, featuring Fumio Demura, Dolph Lundgren, and Steven Seagal. In 2015, Alvarez secured a worldwide distribution deal with Netflix, where the film streamed in more than 40 countries for three years.
Most recently, Alvarez produced More Than Miyagi (2021), again alongside Derak-Shanian. The film features Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Martin Kove, Esai Morales, Tommy Chong, and Henry Winkler in a heartfelt tribute to beloved actor Pat Morita. Released worldwide to massive critical and audience acclaim, the documentary holds a rare 100% rating on both the Tomatometer and audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
In 2015, Alvarez and Derak-Shanian formalized their partnership by launching LOVE PROJECT FILMS, in association with Alvarez’ production company ADIOS PERRO. He is currently in post-production on his directorial debut, ALONE - a film starring Jesse Garcia and his daughter, actress Izabella Alvarez.