About René
(1976 – 2010) Filmmaker – Musician – Writer. He was born in Mexico City in 1976. He graduated, as a director, from the Center for Cinematographic Training in Mexico, Bachelor of Communication from the University of Austin, Texas, Master in Dramatic Writing from the Tisch School of the Arts, New York University.
Director and screenwriter, his short films have been shown at various festivals such as the Morelia International Film Festival, South by Southwest Austin, Texas, the Rotterdam International Film Festival, Beirut IESAV, the Carrefour Film Festival in Paris, and the New World Images International Festival in Quebec.
Filmography
René’s B-side
Freelance Writer Experience
Mexico City / United States (1997 – 2010)
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Member of the rock band Bachelor Sound Machin
The Panoramic View (El Mirador): an art gallery at a food stand at the Glorieta del Metro Insurgentes.
The collection
Rene Peñaloza Galvan’s Collection it consists of more than 1500 books, 350 films and 2500 acetates gathered by Rene over the years. A cultural oasis, where all of Rene’s friends had the pleasure and privilege of sharing and enjoying with him, a place of conviviality and inspiration that undoubtedly left its mark.
Family
Rene Peñaloza Galvan’s Family. Great memories make up the life of a person as creative and talented as Rene, therefore, when remembering his life, it is necessary to dedicate a space to Rene’s personal life and to the words that his father, Edilberto Peñaloza, can say about his son.
About Rene
Rene was the coolest human being I ever met. His sense of humanity was great, and he treated everyone fairly. He was a kind and gentle person who loved life and everyone around him.."
Nothing more intimidating than watching a contender, sheathed in a pair of thick glasses passively waiting for his interview, as he reads a physics book full of formulas...”
Rene had a wicked, extraordinary sense of humor, he made me laugh so much, just remembering makes me smile from ear to ear..”
I was really struck by his humility. What I didn’t know then was that he had so much to give - knowledge, passion, creativity, warmth, understanding - and he gave it without any judgement...."