Rodrigo Reyes is a Mexican director who weaves his identity as an immigrant artist into his films, creating a poetic perspective that bridges the gap between cultures. His striking visuals capture the contradictory nature of our shared world, hinting at the potential for transformative change.
In 2020, his film "499" won Best Cinematography at the Tribeca Film Festival and the Special Jury Award at Hot Docs. His work has been showcased at esteemed festivals such as the Morelia International Film Festival, BFI London, and the Museum of Modern Art in New York, garnering rave reviews.
Rodrigo's projects have received support from prominent institutions, including the Mexican Film Institute (IMCINE),Sundance and Tribeca Institutes, and many others. His work has been broadcast on national public television through America ReFramed and has been commissioned by Netflix.
The director has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Sundance Spotlight on Storytellers Award, the Guggenheim Fellowship, and the Creative Capital Award. Based in Oakland, he is a Pacific Pioneer Fund grantee, a BAVC Mediamaker Fellow, and a winner of the Saul Zaentz Award of the Berkeley Film Foundation.
Rodrigo has served on diversity advisory boards for the San Francisco Film Society and has taught masterclasses, workshops, and seminars at prestigious institutions such as Princeton, Boston University, The New School, University of San Diego, Video Consortium, and DOCSMX Film Festival. He has also worked as an expert with the American Film Showcase, collaborating with filmmakers in Mexico and El Salvador.
In fall 2020, the Minneapolis Film Society announced a retrospective of Rodrigo's work, marking a significant milestone in his career.
