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Wesley Rodriguez
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 12 ธ.ค. 2011
Wesley "Wes" Rodriguez is a Florida-grown, Cuban-Guatemalan American writer, director, and cinematographer based in Los Angeles, CA. As a first-generation, bilingual, multi-disciplinary artist, his work explores themes of love, identity, metaphysics, and spirituality in science fiction and comedy with a focus on healing generational trauma through laughter and self-reflection.
Under the mentorship of Werner Herzog, Wes directed Pa’lante, an award-winning short film shot on location in Cuba. He is a GFS LA Frieze Award Fellow, Hola Mexico Tomorrow’s Filmmaker’s Today Fellow, DGA John Frankenheimer Fellow, and a NALIP Latino Media Market TV Writing Fellow. He earned his MFA in Film and Television Production at USC. Formerly, Wes was a film mentor and educator for the Latino Film Institute’s Youth Cinema Project under Edward James Olmos.
Under the mentorship of Werner Herzog, Wes directed Pa’lante, an award-winning short film shot on location in Cuba. He is a GFS LA Frieze Award Fellow, Hola Mexico Tomorrow’s Filmmaker’s Today Fellow, DGA John Frankenheimer Fellow, and a NALIP Latino Media Market TV Writing Fellow. He earned his MFA in Film and Television Production at USC. Formerly, Wes was a film mentor and educator for the Latino Film Institute’s Youth Cinema Project under Edward James Olmos.
how I found the meaning of love through Mayan Culture
Guatemala activated something inside me like no other country has. It was a return to my roots, love, spirituality, and a rich culture beyond my expectations. I honestly didn’t think I’d come back. Here is just a taste of the documentary and the journey. Hope you enjoy and follow along with me as I’m just getting started. Now, onto finishing the feature and doc short so that I can share this beauty with the world.
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Ascension | Dystopian Sci-fi Short | Dir. Wesley Rodriguez
มุมมอง 1.4Kปีที่แล้ว
The year is 2150. Earth's destiny hangs in the balance as humanity embarks on a mass exodus into the cosmos, leaving behind a desolate wasteland for those deemed unfit for interstellar ascension. As the abandoned planet grapples with an uncertain future, ancient, god-like beings have made their presence known on Earth. Their existence comes as a mystery to those unchosen, leaving them to questi...
Disconnected | Spiritual, Psychological Drama, Short Film | Dir. Wesley Rodriguez
มุมมอง 5762 ปีที่แล้ว
Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, and the disaster home away from home can be just as devastating. In our ever-so-connected world, an act of nature can easily disconnect us, but can also show us what is truly important. I decided to make a film that hit close to home. Having been disconnected from my own family during Hurricane Irma, I felt a sense of helplessness. It had been the first t...
Director's Reel | Sci-Fi, Drama, Comedy | Wesley Rodriguez
มุมมอง 4502 ปีที่แล้ว
Director's Reel | Sci-Fi, Drama, Comedy | Wesley Rodriguez
MADURO | PLATANO PAPI feat. MAMEY
มุมมอง 8944 ปีที่แล้ว
How do you take reggaeton to a whole new level? With Latino Legends PLATANO PAPI and MAMEY, of course! In this hilarious video, these two singers take reggaeton to a whole new level with their hilarious comedy. Whether you're a reggaeton fan or just looking for a good laugh, this video is a must-watch! You'll love the hilarious lyrics and the amazing performance by PLATANO PAPI and MAMEY! MADUR...
Pa'lante (Onward): A Cuban Slice of Life | Drama Short Film by Wesley Rodriguez
มุมมอง 354K5 ปีที่แล้ว
'Palante' came to fruition as part of a 10-day master class and workshop in Cuba with acclaimed director Werner Herzog as our mentor or as he liked to be called: "Mi Coronel." As one of his soldiers of cinema and the only filmmaker of Cuban-American descent, I saw this as a chance to return to my father’s homeland-the one he had forsaken since the mid-1950s because of political reasons-to tell ...
FLY - MM (Feat. Arnau Robles)
มุมมอง 1.8K9 ปีที่แล้ว
MM and Arnau Robles have car trouble but look above for answers to their future. Music by MM and Arnau Robles. Director & DP - Wesley Rodriguez Editor and VFX - Brian Moghari AD - Pedro Patricio 1stAC - Doug Yablun Sound Mixing and Mastering by Jonathan Leone Beats by: Relta Beats Special Thanks to the City of Palmdale, LA and Radiant Images.
Amazing world you created! Great work 👍
This was good
Congratulations on your Holly Shorts Selection! Thats awesome!!
Very fringe and enigmatic.
I want the 6 min I spent on this crap back
Thank you for watching! 😄
@@wesrodriguez You're welcome I guess.. and now after some sleep, I was a bit harsh, its not really crap, since that means all was bad. Cinemotagrophy and the world was interesting. Think the maincharacter was just to boring and it needed, well more, to be better.
Great cinematography.
Thank you!
Awesome job brother!! 🤩🤩🤩
Appreciate you!
Sick film all around. Nice work, Wes!
Thank you so much for watching!
Amazing ❤
Hit me right in the guts... Damn onions...
La triste realidad 🥹🥹💔💔🇨🇺🇨🇺🫶🏻🫶🏻
The movie is beautiful and emotional, the grandfather is the support of love and affection!
Amazing video.💋❤
Duda
🌹🌹🌹The religion of Islam makes the human being valuable and the female a good place. I invite you to enter the religion of Islam🌹
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crying
Plantains People Unite😂🍌
Heart breaking story bro really super narration mind blowing ... Happyness sudden sadness surrounding recovery super
I didn't expect to cry like that... My heart broke..... Simply beautiful
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What a stunning film. So moving. The lighting is breath taking!
Deep. 🕶👍🏻
Thank you for watching!
DOPE.
amazing!!!
Thanks Taylor :)
first
You the best brother :)