About José Rodríguez | Cinematographer

ABOUT ME


Image of José Rodríguez operating a camera for his next project

Director of Photography for commercials, short films, and feature films has over 20 years of experience in the industry, working as a DOP, camera operator, and gaffer. He has contributed to major productions such as Narcos for Netflix as a gaffer and has filmed two feature films in Los Angeles, California.

With a portfolio including over 10 feature films as a best boy and Gaffer, he has also consistently worked on commercials with internationally recognized brands such as Corona, Timberland, NatGeo, and Diesel. In 2023, he completed his master's degree in Photography Direction at ESCAC and has continued his career as a DOP in Spain and Europe, collaborating on projects with notable companies such as Nike, Coca Cola, Gucci, among others.

Currently, he serves as a teacher at ESCAC, balancing his teaching responsibilities with film projects as a DOP. Cinematography is his passion, and he learns from each project, drawing inspiration from accomplished directors of photography with whom he had the privilege of working years ago, such as Dante Spinotti, Lula Carvalo, Xavi Gimenez, and Manel Aguado. Appreciating their work has fueled his commitment to continue down this exciting path.