David is a Mexican-American writer, director, and producer based in Los Angeles. His latest film, El Tesoro, stars Oscar-nominated actress Adriana Barraza and was produced by Mexican filmmaker Patricia Riggen. He is a Film Independent Project Involve fellow and a recipient of the 2023 Sundance Latine Collab Scholarship.
Born in Texas and raised in Durango, Mexico, David earned his Bachelor’s degree in Film from the Art Institute of California. He has directed multiple award-winning short films, including ¿Existes?, which premiered at the Palm Springs ShortFest, A Force of Nature starring Reynaldo Pacheco and Suripanta, nominated for an Imagen Award.
Director • David Rodríguez Estrada 