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Rodrigo Valdes

Rodrigo Valdes is a Mexican-born, Los Angeles-based commercial director working with Superprime Films (US), TEMPO (Germany), and Birth Productions (France/UK).

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Production company & representation
Superprime
Production company · US · verified Jul 2026
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Recent press & creds
Three Cannes Film Lions
Cannes Lions · 2021 · award
ADC Awards Merit Honor in Craft/Cinematography for Topo Chico Legends
ADC Awards · 2026 · award
Gold British Arrows for Kahlúa
British Arrows · 2024 · award
Selected clients
Mercedes-BenzToyotaTopo ChicoKahlúaNetflixCoca-ColaVolkswagenHondaFiatGatorade

Bio & background

Rodrigo Valdes is a Mexican-born, Los Angeles-based commercial director working with Superprime Films (US), TEMPO (Germany), and Birth Productions (France/UK). He joined Superprime in August 2021 after co-founding The Maestros, one of Latin America's largest production companies. Valdes has directed campaigns for Mercedes-Benz ("The Magical Garage"), Toyota (Camry, Prius, C-HR), Volkswagen, Honda, Fiat, Coca-Cola, Kahlúa (featuring Salma Hayek), and Topo Chico. His Visit California Super Bowl LVI spot featured Mario Lopez and Anthony Anderson. The Topo Chico "Legends" campaign, shot with Oscar-nominated cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto, earned an ADC Awards Merit Honor for Cinematography. His Kahlúa work won Gold at the British Arrows in 2024. Prior to 2021, he earned three Cannes Lions and two Gold Ciclope awards. Valdes served as 2nd Unit Director on Netflix's "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" and completed "A Billion to One," Amazon Studios' action-thriller starring Omar Chaparro, set for December 2025 release. He serves on the Ciclope Festival jury.

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Awards
  • Three Cannes Film Lions
    Cannes Lions · 2021
  • ADC Awards Merit Honor in Craft/Cinematography for Topo Chico Legends
    ADC Awards · 2026
  • Gold British Arrows for Kahlúa
    British Arrows · 2024
  • Two Gold Ciclope Awards
    Ciclope Festival · 2021
Press
  • Preacher Agency Growth Feature (Topo Chico Campaign)
    Ad Age · 2026
  • Prime Video Wraps Most Ambitious Action Thriller in Latin America
    Variety · 2024
  • Visit California Takes Viewers Through a Star-Studded Joyride Ahead of the Super Bowl
    AdWeek · 2022
  • Director Rodrigo Valdes Joins Superprime for US Commercial Representation
    LBB Online · 2021
  • Superprime Roster Addition
    SHOOT Online · 2021
  • Toyota Play Spot Feature
    Stash Media · 2017
  • Ciclope Festival Jury Member
    Ciclope Festival