RAUL ANTONIO RENDON.
Since the age of 8, I wanted to direct films
An emerging prodigy, Raul Antonio Rendon was nominated for best directing and best cinematography across Switzerland, Germany, UK, USA for his directorial work, before the age of 21. Forbes invited him to the 2026 DACH 30 Under 30 Summit in Berlin, in recognition of his work in the film industry.
Raul Antonio attended the University of St. Gallen for 2 years, before dropping out to pursue film directing full time.
Raul Antonio puts a strong emphasis on technical execution in his work, and high working standards. At the forefront of every project stands a strong sense of community and collaboration. Some of his idols include David Fincher, Stanley Kubrick, David Cronenberg and Gaspar Noé.
“For me, the best films are both entertaining and give you food for thought. I try to handle complex insights into philosophy, sociology, politics or any other topic through genre films. It’s not easy making something both intellectually rigorous and simultaneously a rollercoaster for the audience, but that’s what I find to be the most fun when making films.”
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killher instinct
KILLHER INSTINCT is a short film inspired by the novel Dracula by Bram Stoker. The short film examines the modern notion of having a “killer instinct” and examines the thin line where ambition and predation converge. Raul Antonio Rendon’s direction and Maurice Busch’s cinematography won the film over 5 awards for cinematography internationally, solidifying Raul Antonio as a master visual director.
either / or
Either/Or is a short film adaptation of the novel by Søren Kierkegaard. Raul Antonio Rendon adapted the philosophical themes of life choices into a horror romance short film, set at a rave. With striking neon visuals, and visceral imagery, Raul won Best Indie Director at the London Horror Film Awards 2024. The film also received an honorable mention for innovation in the horror genre at the Los Angeles Horror Film Society 2024.
Vivienne Westwood
This Spec Ad for Vivienne Westwood was shot with Alessia Ricco over the course of a vacation in Crete, Greece. This spec ad shows Raul Antonio Rendon can handle a commercial fashion shoot, with stunning shots of Greece.
