Pedro Rodriguez
Film Studies, International Film School “La Fabrica,” Cochabamba
Social Communication Studies, Universidad Mayor de San Simon, Cochabamba
Pedro was born and raised in the city of Cochabamba, Bolivia, in a mestizo family where Indigenous and Western influences converge. From an early age, he was immersed in Andean music and culture, growing up with a deep connection to Quechua traditions and worldview.
His personal history is also marked by struggle. His family actively resisted the injustices of Bolivia’s military dictatorships, a legacy that instilled in him a strong sense of social commitment and a critical perspective on reality. Over the years, Pedro became directly involved in various social movements and emblematic struggles in his country, such as the Cochabamba Water War, where citizen mobilization successfully halted the privatization of the city’s water supply.
He studied Social Communication at the Universidad Mayor de San Simón, where he delved into political and social theory, and the role of mass media in shaping identity. He later expanded his education at the International Film School “La Fábrica,” specializing in documentary filmmaking.
After completing his studies, Pedro worked with Indigenous communities, teaching filmmaking to high school students in mining towns in the northern province of Potosí. As an independent filmmaker, Pedro has collaborated with various environmental NGOs from around the world, developing content focused on water management, land defense, and the strengthening of social movements.
His path has led him to experience some of the most vibrant cultures across this vast hemisphere, traveling through much of Latin America — from Mexico to Chile, including Uruguay, Peru, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Costa Rica — as well as Europe and the United States, where he lived for four years in New York. He currently resides in Colorado with his family.
Since 2013, he has worked with Dragons. Between 2015 and 2020, he was on site director for the Princeton Bridge Year Bolivia program. After the pandemic, he continued as an instructor in various programs, such as the Colorado River Basin, served as Course Director for the REACH partners program, and Support Instructor for another edition of Bridge Year Bolivia.
In his free time, Pedro enjoys life’s simple pleasures: biking through new cities, walking in nature, cooking for loved ones, and watching good films. As an educator, he is excited to continue sharing the cultural richness of Bolivia and supporting students in deep, transformative learning experiences.