MIGUEL ALMARIO
DIRECTOR, WRITER, PHOTOGRAPHER
Miguel Almario is a Filipino filmmaker and photographer based in Baltimore. With a deep passion for visual storytelling, his work seeks explores the vastness of the world around us and the intricate layers of the human experience.
Through years of exploring different genres and honing his craft, Miguel’s work seeks to use his technical skills and inspiration to connect to a wider audience. From his works in landscape and portrait photography to short films, he brings a unique perspective that feels authentic in its core while exploring universal themes that resonate with a wide audience.
Miguel is available for commercial work in the DMV area and beyond. He approaches every project with passion, expertise, and dedication to ensure the work he produces is of the highest possible caliber. Whether capturing the essence of a brand, documenting special events, or creating narratives that resonate, Miguel brings a distinct and honest approach to all of his work.
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
Arsonistic was born from the ashes of an old high school band Miguel used to be a part of: a group of like-minded teenagers who sought to turn their raw, untamed energy into something meaningful. At its core, the band was all about fire—burning intensity and raw expression. The music was loud and chaotic, but undeniably real.
But as time went on, the band left their separate ways. Yet the fire inside never left Miguel, as he always believed that fire wasn’t something to be feared. It was something to harness, create, and even rebuild.
As arson is used to describe the act of setting fire, "arsonistic" became a word to represent the process of igniting something from within, and letting it burn until it transforms into something beautiful. This philosophy became the backbone of Miguel’s new creative pursuit: filmmaking and photography.
Thus from the ashes of an old high school band, Arsonistic resurrected into a philosophy—a way of living through creation. It became the mission to take raw and chaotic energy and shape it into something meaningful and could leave an indelible mark for generations.
Through Arsonistic, Miguel wishes to spark the fires of creativity in others, igniting the passion to tell stories, share experience and connect with the world in ways that only visual storytelling can.
