Mario Mendoza

Birthday:

10/23/1995

Place of birth:

Santa Ana, El Salvador:

Biography:

Founder of CINEMA PRISSMA FILMS, an independent production company based in Santa Ana, El Salvador. He is a director, screenwriter, and producer of short films acclaimed for their innovative storytelling, atmosphere, and focus on human conflict. His debut short film, *Un Juego de Traición*, won the Audience Award at the 2025 ESCINE Festival, cementing his standing in Salvadoran independent cinema and propelling his work to the next level.