Mario Mendoza

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.

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.