About Rod Lopez
Director of Photography, Cinematographer, Director & Producer | Founder, New Style Independent Pictures
I’m an award-winning Director of Photography, cinematographer, director and producer with more than 20 years of experience in television, film, commercial and branded content production. As the founder of New Style Independent Pictures, I lead a full-service content studio that partners with businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations to create high-performing video content designed to attract attention, generate leads, and drive sales.
National Broadcast Experience
Over the past several years, I’ve traveled extensively across the United States working as a Director of Photography on nationally syndicated television series, including Designing Spaces (Lifetime), The Balancing Act (Lifetime), Inside the Blueprint (FOX Business), Military Makeover with Montel Williams (Lifetime), Health Uncensored with Dr. Drew (Lifetime), and Prime Crime (Peacock, Amazon Prime). That nationwide broadcast experience sharpened my ability to produce polished, on-brand content at scale while meeting tight timelines, diverse audiences, and national broadcast standards.
Clients & Recognition
I’ve collaborated with clients including Walmart, Amazon, Samsung, Johns Hopkins University, the Baltimore Orioles, and Tylenol, and produced award-winning work across film, music videos, branded campaigns, and commercials. My work has earned recognition from the National Telly Awards, and I’m a member of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS).
From the Diamond to the Director’s Chair
A former professional baseball player turned filmmaker, my career spans feature films, TV shows, music videos, and marketing campaigns — combining storytelling with a deep understanding of audience engagement. My approach covers concept development, scripting, production, editing, and cross-platform distribution, so every project delivers measurable results.
In the Press
My work has been featured in The Baltimore Sun, ABC2 News, NBC WBAL, CBS Baltimore, Fox45 Baltimore, CineMaryland, True Magazine, and El Hispanic News, and I was recently featured in the award-winning documentary Indie Film Artists: The DMV Truth.
Based on the East Coast, I’ve spent over a decade traveling nationwide for productions — bringing that same clarity, creativity, and impact to businesses and creators wherever the work takes me.
