Producer

Rubin Mendoza – Producer

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Bilingual Producer Executive Producer Line Producer Consultant With over 25 years of experience and 300+ successful productions to my name, I specialize in the seamless execution of high-stakes visual storytelling. From Super Bowl spots and iconic music videos to feature films and award-winning documentaries, I bridge the gap between ambitious creative vision and fiscal discipline. My comprehensive, day-to-day expertise across all aspects of filmmaking makes partnering with me a direct path to a successful endeavor.

I am adept at leading crews of all sizes while cultivating high morale and a culture of excellence. I maintain an unwavering level of professionalism when collaborating with high-profile celebrities, world-class creative talent — writers and directors alike — as well as C-suite executives and demanding clients. I also possess the innate ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, all while maintaining a calm-under- pressure demeanor — ensuring the timely and fiscally prudent delivery of a completed product that consistently exceeds client expectations.

Professional Experience

My experience spans well over 300 productions as a freelance producer, including spots for Under Armour, Solo Stove, Apple Computers, Nike, AMEX, Acura, Honda, Miller Lite, Coca-Cola, Mountain Dew, Sprite, Burger King, Taco Bell (2016 Super Bowl spot), McDonald’s, AT&T, Verizon, Chevrolet Camaro and Suburban, Subaru, Panasonic, Fender Guitar, Best Buy, Beauty Blender, Clinique, and many more. My producer credits also encompass some of the most iconic music videos of the past three decades. Artists produced for include Michael Jackson, U2, Jennifer Lopez, Will Smith, Pharrell Williams, Celine Dion, Janet Jackson, Jamie Foxx, Stevie Wonder, Lenny Kravitz, and many others. Additionally, I have produced multiple PSAs, infomercials, sizzle reels, multi-camera concert shoots, several documentaries, and three feature films. Additional credits include serving as Senior In-House Producer for Legend VR, VFX Producer for Canadian powerhouse MARZ, and Activation Event Producer for Media Monks (Los Angeles & São Paulo) for a multi-million dollar activation event for Nike at L.A. Live. I have also successfully produced numerous successful photo shoots. As Executive Producer and Founding Partner of RAW Entertainment (2001–2004), I spearheaded a premier commercial and music video production house, managing annual aggregate budgets of $40 million. My leadership spanned the full production cycle — from recruiting and signing top-tier directors and overseeing the development of impactful creative pitch decks, to maintaining rigorous oversight of all projects from pre-production through post- production and final delivery.

While interfacing with global brands and elite talent, I have managed complex productions across the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia. I also possess deep expertise in SAG-AFTRA regulations, Union regulations, and labor law.

I thrive across all budget tiers and production scales, from high-complexity technical feats to lean, streamlined shoots. I am equally at ease alongside name celebrities, including Morgan Freeman, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Salma Hayek, Jim Carrey, Martin Sheen, Chris Tucker, Marlon Brando, James Gandolfini, Kelsey Grammer, Topher Grace, Tom Selleck, Anthony Anderson, Kevin Hart, and others. High-profile directors I have produced for include The Cronenweths (Jeff & Tim), Brett Ratner, The Hughes Brothers, Robert Rodriguez, Steve Oedekerk, Paris Barclay (former DGA President), Hype Williams, Paul Hunter, and others. I have also served as a freelance agency producer for Ink By Stun on various commercial and network promo projects.

During 2023, I completed principal photography on the feature documentary Headliners Only for Hartbeat Entertainment, starring Kevin Hart, Chris Rock, and Dave Chappelle. The previous year, I produced a documentary for Paramount+ and Ancestry featuring Anthony Anderson and Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. A Dream Delivered: The Lost Letters of Hawkins Wilson went on to win the Shorty Award in the Short Documentary category and a Silver Clio Award in the TV Branded Content category. In 2024, I line-produced a grueling yet rewarding 51-day shoot for the upcoming animated/puppeteering comedy feature Thumbwars IX, for Writer-Director Steve Oedekerk (Ace Ventura, Jimmy Neutron, etc.). I am also simultaneously developing several of my own TV and film projects. Education, Training, Selected Knowledge and Awards I attended CSULB (1987–89), majoring in Film and Electronic Arts, and have completed various professional-level film extension courses at UCLA.

I am well versed in film-related software, including Movie Magic Scheduling and Budgeting, AICP-based budget templates (Hot Budget, True Budget, Point Zero, etc.), Numbers, Pages, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Google Docs, and have working knowledge of Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, and more. I am also comfortable reviewing and, when necessary, revising business contracts.

I maintain an ever-increasing strategic perspective on how Artificial Intelligence can optimize both creative and day-to-day logistical workflows. When called upon, I leverage AI for enhanced scheduling and budget modeling to mitigate risk while elevating creativity. I continue to build my expertise in AI through ongoing education in this rapidly evolving space. All while never losing sight of the Human element at the heart of our work. I am fully fluent in Spanish, with a high degree of comprehension in both reading and writing. My awards include an MTV Video of the Year Award (Moonman) for Best Music Video, multiple MVPA awards, a Grammy Award nomination, a Clio Award, a Shorty Award in the Short Documentary category, a Silver Clio Award in the TV Branded Content category, plus numerous additional awards and nominations. I served as a Guest Speaker to advanced film production classes at Vanguard University from 2010 through 2013 and have donated my time as a guest lecturer to various schools and events. Beyond the camera, I am happily married to a very supportive wife and consider my two sons my greatest production of all time. In addition to family, I regularly practice my lifelong passion of the Martial Arts, trail-run with my three dogs, and begin each morning with meditation at the first sign of sunlight. Select Credits Abbreviated List

COMMERCIALS & NETWORK PROMOS

Under featuring Armour Gunnna Post Gane Aura & Halftime Dir: Prod Gil Co: Green Smile ASG Solo featuring Stove Snoop Dog Solo Stove Commercial x2 Dir: Prod Rashidi Co: Harperville Harper Apple Computers iPad Pro. 2- Apple Stylist Pencil Dir: Jeff Cronenweth Keynote ABC/Featuring Disney + the commercial cast of Home Economics Home Season Economics 2 Promo Prod Dir: Prod Marc Co: Co: Untitled Known Klasfeld Studios TV Nike React Dir: Elijah Hatem

Commercial + Activation Event Prod Co: Media Monks ESPN Sports NFL Dir: Prod Joel Co: Lava STUN Creative Chevrolet Suburban SUV Dir: Prod Paul Co: Pretty Hunter Bird AMEX AMEX Dir: Brett Rattner

Prod Co: HSI Productions

Additional Equis Finance Beer, of America, commercials Fender Guitar, Hempz also AT&Moisturizer, include T, Panasonic Coca etc. Cola, Electronics, Sprite, Taco Clinique Bell, Make-Del Taco, Up, Beauty McDonald’s, Blender Honda, Cosmetics, Acura, Kyle Chevrolet Cosmetics, Camaro, AAG Miller Reverse Lite Mortgage, Beer, Dos FILMS and DOCUMENTARIES

Shuffle Featuring of the Love: cast A of Descendants The Descendants Short film Story franchise Short film for Disney Dir: Dist: Gil Disney Green Streaming / Smile ASG Headliners w/ Kevin Hart, Only Chris Rock & Dave Chappell Hartbeat (Feature Documentary) Entertainment Dir: Dist: Rashidi Netflix Harper Thumb Wars IX Independent (Animated, Puppeteering, Feature Film VFX & CGI) Dir: Dist: Steve Sony Oedekerk (Fall 2026) Hawkins Wish Paramount+ & Ancestry Dir: Rashidi Harper

(Documentary) Dist: Paramount+

High Strung Independent Feature Film Dir: Steve Oedekerk w/ Jim Carrey, Fred Willard, Thomas Wilson Dist: Independent MUSIC VIDEOS

Michael w/ Marlon Jackson Brando, Chris Tucker, Michael Madsen You Rock My World Dir: Prod Paul Co: HSI Hunter Will w/ Selma Smith Hayek Wild Wild West Dir: Prod Paul Co: HSI Hunter U2 One Dir: Paul Hunter

(with Mary J Blige) Prod Co: Mars Media

Lenny Kravitz Fly Away Dir: Paul Hunter

Prod Co: HSI

Gwen Stefani Holla Back Girl Dir: Prod Paul Co: HSI Hunter Janet Jackson + Busta Rhymes What’s It Gonna Be Dir: Prod Hype Co: Instinct Williams Pictures Snoop Dogg + Pharrell Williams Drop It Like It’s Hot Dir: Prod Paul Co: HSI Hunter Christine Aguilera, Pink, Mya Moulin Rouge Dir: Paul Hunter Lil’ Kim, Missy Elliott (MTV Video of The Year Winner) Prod Co: Mars Media Marvin Gaye (Tribute video) Inner City Blues Dir: Prod The Co: Hughes Oil Factory Brothers Additional Elliott, Aaliyah, Music Tupac, Videos Enrique produced Iglesias, include Dwight Jennifer Yoakam, Lopez, ZZ Celine Top, Jay-Dion, Z, Usher, Mariah Erykah Carey, Badu, Stevie Kelis, Wonder, Macy Jamie Gray, Foxx, Keith Phil Sweat, Collins, Ice Cube, Deftones, Metallica, Missy etc.

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