Hi, I'm Michael Paul Rodriguez, a passionate filmmaker with over 15 years of experience behind the camera. I've worked on a wide range of projects including corporate videos, documentaries, music videos, and short films. My expertise spans cinematography, editing, compositing, and directing — and I truly enjoy bringing stories to life through the lens. Alongside my filmmaking career, I also have 10+ years of CNC machining experience, which brings a unique perspective to my creative work. I'm always eager to collaborate and create compelling visual content that engages and inspires audiences.

Michael Paul Rodriguez

Hi, I'm Michael Paul Rodriguez, a passionate filmmaker with over 15 years of experience behind the camera. I've worked on a wide range of projects including corporate videos, documentaries, music videos, and short films. My expertise spans cinematography, editing, compositing, and directing — and I truly enjoy bringing stories to life through the lens. Alongside my filmmaking career, I also have 10+ years of CNC machining experience, which brings a unique perspective to my creative work. I'm always eager to collaborate and create compelling visual content that engages and inspires audiences.

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Hi, I’m Michael Paul Rodriguez, a passionate filmmaker with over 15 years of experience behind the camera. I’ve worked on a wide range of projects including corporate videos, documentaries, music videos, and short films. My expertise spans cinematography, editing, compositing, and directing — and I truly enjoy bringing stories to life through the lens.

Alongside my filmmaking career, I also have 10+ years of CNC machining experience, which brings a unique perspective to my creative work. I’m always eager to collaborate and create compelling visual content that engages and inspires audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Filmmaker at Reel Eagle Productions LLC
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2010
Cinematographer, compositor, editor, and director of a variety of corporate videos, documentaries, music shows, music videos, wedding videos, and short films. Co-founder and CEO from 2005 to 2010.
Machinist at RWI Inc.
January 1, 2021 - April 25, 2024
CNC setup/operator responsibilities including programming and operating Haas CNC systems (5th axis, 4th axis, vertical machines), Okuma CNC machines, Matsuura machines, and manual machining.
Machinist at IMG Larkin
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2021
Setup and operation of CNC Haas systems (5th axis, 4th axis, vertical machines), Matsuura Horizontals with Fanuc controller, manual machining, and operation of Mori Seiki and Mazak lathes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at San Francisco State University
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006
Associates of Science at De Anza College
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Qualifications

Certificate for CNC Machining
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Professional Services