Artist, Painter, Filmmaker with over 40 years of experience in art and film.
In 1986 Mercado began his career as a set painter in Film, Television, Advertising and Theater.
Some of the films where his work stands out are:
“BOYZ IN THE HOOD” by John Singelton, «DARKMAN» by Sam Raimi, “UNSTRUNG HEROS” by Diane Keaton, «GOYA EN BURDEOS» by Carlos Saura, «KINGDOM OF HEAVEN» by Ridley Scott, «PAN`S LABYRINTH» by Guillermo del Toro, «THE IMPOSSIBLE» by J. A. Bayona and «THE MOTHER» by Niki Caro.
As producer and director, Mercado debuted with his documentary «LA NOCHE TRISTE» about the conquest of Mexico. It was broadcast on Televisión Española in Spain.
In development, «CALIFORNIA SUN» The Bobby Fuller Four Story is Mercado’s feature debut as Producer, Director, Screenwriter, and Art Director.
Rudy interviewed while painting sets for "Pans Laberinth'', minute 3:56
Rudy interviewed while painting sets for "Pans Laberinth'', minute 3:56
A compilation of artworks from movies and shows
Rudy Mercado was born in Van Nuys California, United States, in 1962. He began his formal art education at the age of 9. As a child his aptitude for art became evident, standing out in painting and drawing. As a boy his father taught him the technique of diorama, an art in which he is at the forefront worldwide.
