Mario Rodriguez is a Los Angeles native, first generation Latin American filmmaker who received his B.A. in Comparative Literature from Cornell University. After completing his undergraduate track, Mario returned to LA to pursue a career in Hollywood where he learned the craft of lighting through extensive freelance work as a Gaffer. In 2012, he was accepted into USC's School of Cinematic Arts, where he earned his MFA in Film & TV Production with a concentration in producing and cinematography.