PASCUI RIVAS

Pascui Rivas was born in New York City where he lived for several years. He then moved to Argentina and grew up in the province of Cordoba. He graduated from an intensive six-year-film program at Cordoba National University where he wrote and directed his short "El Sereno" ("The Night Watchman"). This film won the "Kodak Film School Competition" and was screened at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival where it obtained an honorable recognition from cinematographer Laszlo Kovacs. 

Pascui has lived in Los Angeles since 2006, where he has worked as both, director and editor for films, documentaries and commercials. 

At present time, he is represented by Santa Monica based production company D'Avant-Garde Media in the US Hispanic market, and by Trio Films in the US general market.

He won a Silver Lion at Cannes Lions 2008 for a campaign he directed for Toyota Corolla with the prestigious ad agency, Conill Saatchi & Saatchi. The same year, this spot received the "Best of Show" award at the Ahaa/AdAge Awards for best US Hispanic spot. His most recent campaign for UNICEF Tap Water Project, called "Kid" received numerous international awards including a Gold Medal at the 2011 New York Festivals.

His short documentary "Jean Lewis" recently had its world premiere at the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival, and will be in competition at the 2011 Starz Denver Film Festival in November.