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KEN SEALS | Anchor Down | Short Film

Bittersweet moments have always fascinated me. In theory, being happy and sad at the same time shouldn't be possible. The conflicting emotions should cancel each other out. But we all know feelings can be complicated things. They push and pull us in opposite directions, often coming in unexpected waves. Cresting one minute and bottoming out the next.

In just under five minutes, ANCHOR DOWN explores a true story about love, family, and football. And for a brief moment in time, you'll experience firsthand the dueling emotions, which consume every parent when their child leaves the safe confines of home and charts their course for the future.

Mrs Baird's | Our Texas Roots Run Deep | Brand Film

Client: Mrs Baird’s

Director: Chris Rodriguez

Writer: Scott Porter

Agency: Balcom Agency

Agency CD: Taylor Potts

Producer: Cathy King

TV Ad: Sinclair Oil "Performance You'll Notice"

Producer: Chris Rodriguez

Director: Ben Davis

Writer: Ben Davis

Agency: Balcom Agency

Cavender's - This Is How We Live - Anthem

Client: Cavender’s

Agency: Balcom

CD: Taylor Potts

Director: Bud Force

Producer: Chris Rodriguez & Cathy King

SENIOR NIGHT: The Ken Seals story

A film about a Texas high school quarterback and his chance at redemption on Senior Night.

Director, DP, & Editor: Chris Rodriguez

The Grind - TCU Baseball

Producer: Red Productions

Director: Chris Rodriguez

Writer: Scott Porter

Quiet Confidence - TCU Baseball 2011

Producer: Red Productions

Director: Chris Rodriguez

Writer: Chris Rodriguez

Dallas Cowboys In-Stadium -- Michael Irvin

Producer: Red Productions

Director: Chris Rodriguez

Writer: Matt Coy

Dallas Cowboys In-Stadium -- Emmitt Smith

Producer: Red Productions

Director: Chris Rodriguez

Writer: Matt Coy

Revolution: TCU Football 2011

Producer: Red Productions

Director: Chris Rodriguez

Editor: Sam Parnell

Front Porch

Front Porch is a story about life. It's a story about the hard times that inevitably come and the universal battle between feeling sorry for yourself and the harsh realization that an easy life isn't your God-given right. Front Porch is the story of a man indulging in the former and a father who reminds him of the latter. It's the story of that time your dad sat you down and told you something about life that was so simple and profound and true that you finally woke up to the man he was and how much you still had to learn from him. Front Porch is a story about work and family and love, and what it really means to be a man.

Director: Chris Rodriguez

Writer: Scott Porter

DP: James Burgess

Producer: Derek Brown

GCG Marketing | Dallas Fort Worth Marketing Agency

Producer: Red Productions

Director: Chris Rodriguez

Writer: Scott Porter

Dallas Cowboys In-Stadium -- Stone Cold Steve Austin

Producer: Red Productions

Director: Chris Rodriguez

Writer: Matt Coy

Ogle School TV Commercial, Makeup

Producer: Red Productions

Director: Chris Rodriguez

 

Hi there, I’m Chris Rodriguez - Director | Producer | Filmmaker

Dallas - Fort Worth, TX… But really I can work anywhere.

 

I studied film and business at the University of North Texas. Upon graduating, I married my visual skills with a strong sense of story and became a film director and executive producer. I love filmmaking and thrive under pressure and hot lights. My portfolio includes work for the Dallas Cowboys, Pfizer, TCU, Nike Golf, Red Bull, Coca-Cola, Sinclair Oil, Cavender’s and Mrs. Bairds. My commercial work has received national recognition besting the likes of ESPN, CBS, NBC and Turner Sports for Best Collegiate Sports Video of the Year. On every project, I bring a unique vision and a desire to reach audiences in ways that engage, excite, and entertain.

 
 
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“While commercials have allowed me to hone my craft, I’ve set my sights on a much bigger picture – directing feature films.”

- Chris J. Rodriguez

 
 

In addition to producing and directing, I consulted Lowtown Studios on the design and buildout of their new studios in Fort Worth, TX. (www.lowtownstudios.com) - DFW's premier film & photo soundstage, bringing cutting-edge audio/visual capabilities in the form of four stages, under one roof, with zero limits.

My experience as a director, producer, and consultant equips me with an understanding of the unique challenges and demands placed on creatives, agencies, and businesses. I reject short-sided "what have you done for me lately" thinking and seek out partners who also believe in building win-win relationships. Business is not a zero-sum game. Exceptional work, attention to detail, shared sacrifice, and unsurpassed customer service is the cornerstone to building long-term relationships.

I look forward to earning your business. Now, let's roll up our sleeves and get to work!

 

onward & upward,

Chris J. Rodriguez

 

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