Jesus M Rodriguez
Jesus M Rodriguez
Writer, Director, Producer, Actor
Jesus M. Rodriguez was born in Caracas, Venezuela. Since he was a child his love for making movies marked his life. His first films were horror movies he shot when he was 13 in super 8, filled with home made FX. Later, Jesus completed both undergraduate studies in Communications and a masters-equivalent in Biology.
Jesus also studied Acting, Production, Graphic Design and Modern Dance. His first jobs in the industry were as an Art Director, Set and Production Designer for features, music videos and commercials. Jesus has directed more than 150 commercials and received more than 70 international awards, including a Gold Medal in the New York Festivals, Best of Show in PROMAX-BDA Latin America and Best Directing in PROMAX BDA Global 2004.
His first short film “Lucy & Ricky” was selected by Sundance Film Festival in 2003, among many other festivals. Since then he has directed six more shorts and a feature film: Sunset Junction”. Jesus lives in Los Angeles where he has worked as the head of Marketing for networks like Disney Channel and Fuse, as he continues to evolve as a filmmaker.
Jesus plays the role of Ricardo.