Rodolfo 'Rudy' Salas Filmmaker Reel 2025 - Director, Screenwriter, Cinematographer, Costume Designer, Production Designer, Editor

A short film revolving around a sleeper's savior.

Roles: Director, Writer, Cinematographer, Producer

With a bit of '90s nostalgia and '40s aesthetic, The Wolfman action figure howls in his monstrous glory.

Roles: Writer, Director, Producer

William Watson’s The Breaking of the Bread is a Civil War drama based within the same time period. It had the impactful message of bringing two mortal enemies together for the simple task of nourishment. The idea of unity through identical human necessities erasing lines drawn in the sand is what intrigued me. Universal plots attract me due to the fact that it plays to no gimmicks and can be absorbed by all readers and audiences. My adaptation revolved around my concept statement, Civil War through Time.

Roles: Director, Production Designer, Costume Designer

When her sister, Adira, becomes terminally ill, Amara will do whatever it takes to save her.

Role: Production Designer

Perfectly Natural, a film revolving around invasive AI within an American family. Made in association with the University of Southern California.

Role: Production Designer

A nostalgic rewind to my 90s childhood. This spot revolves around the new Aliens figures produced by NECA. In partial fulfillment of CTPR 497, University of Southern California.

Roles: Writer, Director, Production Designer, Producer

A nostalgic journey back to the action figure era of the 1990s. It all revolves around NECA’s Predator toyline and is dedicated to the memory of Arnold Fonseca and the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life.

Roles: Writer, Director, Production Designer, Producer

Preceding the nuclear fallout of 2050, the human race is scarce and the earth barren. The polluting aftermath has eradicated human fertility.

Alice In Chains - Rotten Apple

Columbia Records

Roles: Writer, Director, Production Designer, Producer

A poor farmer is cursed by the Devil with unrequited love after refusing to accept his role in the Devil’s plans.

Role: Production Designer

The Punisher as a character lends himself to interpretation. I adored the opportunity to mold a vision around a basic premise of love and revenge. What I did was emphasize more on the heart of Maria and Frank Castle rather than bullets escaping their chambers. Dabbing symbolism and religious imagery amped the intensity of the situations. Reveling in “what if?” scenarios was  extremely interesting.

Roles: Director, Costume Designer, Production Designer, Producer

When worlds collide, there is enough space to walk in between the lines.

Role: Scenic Designer

Leeches come in more forms than one. There are those who squirm and poach on life essence. Then there are those that walk and embezzle on artistic mentality. Both suck.

Roles: Writer, Director, Costume Designer, Cinematographer, Producer

Apples tells the story of a mutant who learns to control her pestilent powers.

Roles: Writer, Director, Production Designer, Costume Designer