Mario Ricardo Rodriguez

Mario Ricardo Rodriguez is a first generation Latin-American filmmaker and photographer hailing from Los Angeles, California. He is an emerging artist committed to crafting meaningful character driven stories that explore the human condition. Mario Ricardo received a Bachelor of Arts from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY and a Master of Fine Arts from USC's School of Cinematic Arts. Amongst his peers, he is known as an energetic and goal-oriented individual. He is a determined, imaginative, and reliable problem solver. Along with his solid work ethic, he craves creative collaboration and inspired innovation. The stories that inspire Mario Ricardo surface from his roots - stories of travel, adventure, mystery, suspense, and eerie superstition. These are the stories that make him feel and think. He enjoys interacting with others, listening to universally unique stories of feat and mischief, learning about other people's customs, cultures, and actively participating in whatever sparks as new and different.