Experiencing Interruptions?

CAFÉ EXPRESS-O

A young and nice Barista meets a nice girl named Rebecca, who is a frequent customer of the cafeteria, after finding a forgotten book in the bar, between aromas and flavors will discover the feeling of having a potential romance.

In a subtle, ambiguous, almost imperceptible way how two people of the same sex attract each other

"I want you to believe in me, I know I will go far and high, like a Hawk"

Una joven y simpática Barista conoce a una chica llamada Rebecca, quien es cliente frecuente de la cafetería, luego de encontrar un libro olvidado en el bar, entre aromas y sabores descubrirá la sensación de tener un posible romance.

De manera muy sutil, ambas personas se atraen.

"Quiero que creas en mí, sé que llegaré lejos y alto, como un halcón"

  • Edgar Rodríguez
    Director
    2009 Fieles Costumbres, 2013 Reminiscence, 2017 Café ExpressO, 2018 La Catrina
  • Edgar Rodríguez
    Writer
    2009 Fieles Costumbres, 2013 Reminiscence, 2017 Café ExpressO, 2018 La Catrina
  • Edgar Rodríguez
    Producer
    2009 Fieles Costumbres, 2013 Reminiscence, 2017 Café ExpressO, 2018 La Catrina
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    CAFÉ EXPRESS-O
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student, Television, Web / New Media
  • Genres:
    Romance, Intimista, Equidad de Género, LGBTQIA+ CONTENT
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 6 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 10, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    1,200 MXN
  • Country of Origin:
    Mexico
  • Country of Filming:
    Mexico
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • International Film Festival of Ciudad Madero - FICCMa
    Madero
    Mexico
    August 25, 2017
    Tamaulipas Premiere
    Selection / 3 Nominations: nominations: best photography, best art design and best short film
  • Cinema Show FORO BOCA
    Boca del Río Veracruz
    Mexico
    October 20, 2018
    Veracruz Premiere
  • Jaroshorts 2019
    Veracruz
    Mexico
    August 20, 2019
    boca del Rio
    Official Selection
  • Cinema Show IVEC Veracruz
    Veracruz
    Mexico
    September 21, 2018
  • Kulturship CDMX
    CDMX
    Mexico
    November 20, 2019
    Cdmx
    Official Selection
  • Festival Oro Negro
    Coatzacoalcos
    Mexico
    September 15, 2020
    Mexico
    Official Selection
  • LIFT-OFF Global Network
    Pinewood Studios
    United Kingdom
    September 20, 2020
    United Kingdom
    Official Selection / Winner Finalist
  • Huntington Beach Cultural Cinema Showcase
    Huntington Beach
    United States
    October 17, 2020
    Online
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Edgar Rodríguez

Director, Screenwriter, Executive Producer, Photographer, AD, AP, Actor and Stand-in.
Director, Guionista, Productor Ejecutivo, Fotógrafo, Asistente de Direccion y Producción, Actor y Stand-in.
E-mail: elaguilafilmsproduction@gmail.com
IMDB: http://www.imdb.me/EdgarElAguila

Edgar Iván Rodríguez Quiroz (Poza Rica, Veracruz, March 10, 1980) is a Film Director, Screenwriter, Producer, Photographer, Actor, and Visual Artist from Poza Rica, known as "El Águila," the name of his production company, founded in 2009.

He began his career as a videographer at the age of 12, working in photographic studios. Later, between 2004 and 2010, he worked in print and television media.

From an early age, he showed an interest in cinema. In 2004, he started filming his first short film, "Reminiscence: Memories of a Fragmented Memory," which premiered in 2009. This short film won the award for Best Short Film in Poza Rica in 2013 and was nominated at the Student World Impact Film Festival in 2022.

In 2016, he worked as an extra in the documentary "Tempest," directed by Tatiana Huezo, which represented Mexico at the 2017 Oscars. In 2017, he participated as an Actor and Stand-in in series for NETFLIX, HBO, Prime Video, and VIX+, including: "Girasol" (Diego Luna), "El Rey" (Vicente Fernández), "Ellas soy yo" (Gloria Trevi), "El Juicio" (Eugenio Derbez), "El Dentista" (Demian Bichir), "Hermanas Guerra," "Colisión," "ESDLC," "Ojitos de Huevo," "Cada Minuto Cuenta" (1985 Earthquake), "Esta Libre," "Requisimos por Cierto," and "Lost Girl," as well as in commercials for Walmart and Red Migrante.

He has conducted exhibitions, professional studies, workshops, and diplomas in Artistic Project Management, Audience Development, Directing, Executive Production, and Film Distribution through the National Network of Audiovisual Poles of the Mexican Institute of Cinematography (IMCINE), the Ibero-American Center for Photography and Film Studies (CIBEF), and Estudios Churubusco. In 2016, he completed a Directing and Production Workshop at the New York Film Academy, taught by Jonathan Whittaker (Sony Pictures Film Director) in Puebla,
Assistant Director Workshop at Latin American Training Center, Cinestres Producciones, and at the FORMA Institute of Specialization in Film and Visual Arts in Spain, an online course specializing in director assistance.

In 2020, he received recognition for Best Characterization for his short film "LA CATRINA." In 2022, he received official selection at LIFTOFF Global Network with "Reminiscence," "CAFE EXPRESSO," and "LA CATRINA."

With over 20 years of experience in media, he has worked on Animation, Fiction, and Documentary projects, exhibited on platforms such as FILMIN LATINO, MOWIES, and FILMFREEAWAY.

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Biografía de Director
Edgar Iván Rodríguez Quiroz (Poza Rica, Veracruz, 10 de marzo de 1980) es un Director de Cine, Guionista, Productor, Fotógrafo, Actor y Artista Visual originario de Poza Rica, conocido como "El Águila," el nombre de su productora, fundada en 2009.

Comenzó su carrera como videógrafo a los 12 años, trabajando en estudios fotográficos. Posteriormente, entre 2004 y 2010, trabajó en medios de comunicación impresos y televisivos.

Desde temprana edad mostró interés por el cine. En 2004 comenzó a filmar su primer cortometraje, "Reminiscence: Memories of a Fragmented Memory," que se estrenó en 2009. Este cortometraje ganó el premio a Mejor Cortometraje en Poza Rica en 2013 y fue nominado en el Student World Impact Film Festival en 2022.

En 2016, trabajó como extra en el documental "Tempest," dirigido por Tatiana Huezo, que representó a México en los Oscars 2017. En 2017, participó como Actor y Stand-in en series para NETFLIX, HBO, Prime Video y VIX+, incluyendo: "Girasol" (Diego Luna), "El Rey" (Vicente Fernández), "Ellas soy yo" (Gloria Trevi), "El Juicio" (Eugenio Derbez), "El Dentista" (Demian Bichir), "Hermanas Guerra," "Colisión," "ESDLC," "Ojitos de Huevo," "Cada Minuto Cuenta" (Terremoto de 1985), "Esta Libre," "Requisimos por Cierto" y "Lost Girl," así como en comerciales para Walmart y Red Migrante.

Ha realizado exposiciones, estudios profesionales, talleres y diplomados en Gestión de Proyectos Artísticos, Capacitación de Audiencias, Dirección, Producción Ejecutiva y Distribución Cinematográfica a través de la Red Nacional de Polos Audiovisuales del Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía (IMCINE), el Centro Iberoamericano de Estudios de Fotografía y Cine (CIBEF), y los Estudios Churubusco. En 2016, completó un Taller de Dirección y Producción en la New York Film Academy, impartido por Jonathan Whittaker (Director de Cine de Sony Pictures) en Puebla. Taller de Asistente de Dirección en Cinestres Producciones, Latin American Training Center y en el instituto de especialización en cine y artes visuales FORMA de españa curso en linea de especialización en asistencia de dirección.

En 2020, recibió reconocimiento por Mejor Caracterización por su cortometraje "LA CATRINA." En 2022, obtuvo selección oficial en LIFTOFF Global Network con "Reminiscence," "CAFE EXPRESSO" y "LA CATRINA."

Con más de 20 años de experiencia en medios de comunicación, ha trabajado en proyectos de Animación, Ficción y Documental, exhibidos en plataformas como FILMIN LATINO, MOWIES y FILMFREEAWAY.

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