Dennis Alaniz graduated with a B.F.A in Theatre in 2001 from Eastern New Mexico University. Dennis has been involved in the arts from a young age. Beginning with music in elementary school, he has studied theatre, graphic design, photography and film. In 2006 he edited Stare Down, awarded Best Writing, Audience Award and Best Film at the 2006 48-hour Film Festival. His other credits include Director/Editor on Wash, Past Midnight and Beautiful; Sound Designer on That Thing You Like and Fighting Kind; and Editor on Eli vs. the Rope, The Moment She Fell, and Stones.