Mexican filmmaker Pancho Rodriguez who has been venerated in the Guadalajara film industry for a long time now. His death was ascertained by the Guadalajara International Film Festival and the Directorate of Culture, followed by official statements that recognised the filmmaker’s contribution to the industry.
Guadalajara Directorate of Culture in a statement said, “deeply regrets the passing of filmmaker, screenwriter, and cultural promoter Pancho Rodríguez.” The statement further read, “we recognize his invaluable contribution to Jalisco cinema and his constant pursuit of stories with identity and sensitivity, as demonstrated in his film Calling an Angel, winner of the Audience Award at the Guadalajara International Film Festival (FICG). Our condolences to his family, friends, and the Guadalajara artistic community. His work will endure.”
Very recently the director’s film, Abracadaver was screened at the Guadalajara film festival. The festival also stated, “The Guadalajara International Film Festival deeply regrets the passing of Pancho Rodríguez, a filmmaker from Guadalajara whose sensitivity, identity, and humor marked more than two decades of audiovisual creation..” Adding to that it said, “Throughout his career, he participated in various editions of the FICG, where his film ‘Llamando a un ángel’ won the Audience Award, a reflection of the affection from his viewers. His most recent work, ‘Abracadaver’, was part of the 2025 competition in the Made in Jalisco section, showcasing the enduring relevance of his creative voice. We honor his legacy and stand in solidarity with his family, friends, and artistic community,” per Deadline.
