Mario J. Rivera Email & Phone Number

I’m Mario J. Rivera, a versatile creative specializing in video production, graphic design, and music. My journey started young, with a guitar in hand at 6, a VHS camera at 8, and ideas scribbled on walls and jacket logos by 10. This blend of music, video, and art has evolved into a lifelong passion, driving me to create content that stands out.From touring the country with my bands and opening for acts like Bad Religion, Deftones and The Offspring, to having our music featured on MTV, VH1 and ESPN, my experience in music has been diverse and impactful. Currently, I sing and play guitar in Nights Like Thieves and bass in Ikana. I handle everything from booking tours and songwriting to creating social media content, designing merchandise, and producing our music videos.Skateboarding has also played a significant role in my life. I was a sponsored skateboarder and directed, produced, and edited a skateboarding DVD called Pounding Out Randoms, featuring pro skaters and Steve-O from Jackass.My photography and design work encompasses a diverse range of projects and clients. I have created visuals for Steve-O’s Showtime comedy special, designed his skateboard graphics and merchandise, as well as developed album covers, social media ads, and t-shirt designs for various bands. Each project has allowed me to apply a distinct creative approach tailored to the client’s vision.I’ve had the pleasure of working with leading brands like Reebok, Qualcomm, XYZ Clothing, Harrah’s Resort Casino, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, and Caesars Palace, as well as many others.Notable projects include directing and producing the full-length documentary Left Unsaid: Never Ending, It’s Better This Way, available on Prime Video, and editing the documentary Strange 80’s 2 for Charity Bomb, featuring actors and artists like David Hasselhoff and Corey Taylor. I also had the opportunity to travel the world and work behind the scenes on a Reebok commercial shoot, capturing dynamic moments with celebrities like Conor McGregor, Cardi B, and Shaquille O’Neal.Outside of my professional life, I live with my wife and our six cats and dog. We had a memorable mobster-themed wedding in Vegas. Skateboarding remains a cherished hobby that keeps me grounded and inspired. Balancing these passions with my creative work keeps my approach fresh and vibrant.

Listed skills include Video Editing, Video, Video Production, Cinematography, and 34 others.