Rolando Sanchez(II)

Born and raised in Queens, New York, Rolando Sanchez received his Associates Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology from Alfred State College. Upon graduating from the University he joined the United States Navy for 6 years. During his time in the service he began filming documentaries of the soldiers in the Persian Gulf. After his tour of duty in the Navy he then attended the School Of Visual Arts (SVA) continuing education program in New York City. This is where his film education took flight. Upon completing various courses in film production, cinematography and screenwriting. He then decided to learn hands on and shadow students from Columbia University's M.F.A Film Program in NYC. He has worked with several students on their student thesis projects. During this amazing experience he was able to see first hand what it takes to direct a short film and the vast responsibilities that are involved in running a crew. At the present time he lives in Queens, NY & has also attended a private workshop for professional director's and actor's under the great Lenore Dekoven. Her former students have been Ang Lee, Kimberly Peirce just to name a few.

Rolando is a member of The National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) which is a national membership organization that addresses the professional needs of Latino/Latina independent producers in the industry.