Rubén Mendoza, a talented individual, took his first breath in the year 1980. Throughout his illustrious career, he has made a significant impact as a director and screenwriter, boasting an impressive portfolio of eight captivating short films. Furthermore, he has also honed his skills as an editor, working on the latest projects by the renowned filmmaker Luis Ospina.
Mendoza's remarkable debut feature, La sociedad del semáforo, has garnered widespread recognition, winning an astonishing 15 international awards. Notably, during its development stage, the film received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Carolina Foundation Screenwriting Grant, the Screenwriting Stimulus from the Colombian Film Development Fund (FDC),and a grant to attend the esteemed TYPA Foundation's screenwriting lab in Colón, Argentina.
Additionally, Mendoza's project received the coveted Amiens Festival Award for Project Development and the Ibermedia Program's Stimulus for Project Development, a testament to his exceptional storytelling abilities and dedication to his craft.
