ABOUT
Peter Rodger is an award-winning director, photographer, and visual storyteller whose passion for imagery was nurtured from an early age. The son of George Rodger, legendary photographer and co-founder of Magnum Photos, Peter grew up surrounded by some of the world’s greatest photojournalists — including Henri Cartier-Bresson, Eve Arnold, Josef Koudelka, Sebastião Salgado, and Elliott Erwitt.
After studying at Maidstone College of Art in England, Peter built a career across Europe and the U.S., directing campaigns for major brands such as Mercedes, Coca-Cola, Apple, and Lexus. Known for his cinematic yet authentic visual style, he has filmed in 63 countries and earned over 35 international awards, including honors from the Houston and Chicago International Film Festivals, The Telly Awards, and The Mobius Awards.
In film, Peter served as Second Unit Director on The Hunger Games (2012), crafting the Capitol’s propaganda sequences, and on Desert Warrior (directed by Rupert Wyatt), set for release in 2025.
Driven by curiosity and a deep respect for human truth, Peter Rodger continues to push the boundaries of visual storytelling — captivating audiences and inspiring peers worldwide.
Client List
Mercedes • Save the Children Fund • City National Bank • Coca-Cola • Toyota • Microsoft • Infiniti • Lexus • Buick • Acura • Honda • Volvo • Land Rover • Fendi • Xavier Laurent Perfume • Apple Computers • University of Houston • Kodak • Firestone • Freixenet Champagne • Harmonic Egg • General Electric • Audi • Ecolab • Nalco • Gazprom • Ford • Canon Cameras • Marriott Hotels • Adventist Health • Allscripts • Morocco Tourism • Mohammed V Foundation • HCA Healthcare • Medicare • Novocure • Bayer
Awards (Selected)
- Houston International Film Festival - Gold Special Jury Award - Commercial Campaign - "University of Houston" - "Dr. Paul Chu"; "Dr. Bowen Lofton"
- Houston International Film Festival - Gold Award - Environment, Social Issues - Mark McGuire Foundation for Children - "Help"
- Telly Awards - Winner - Commercial - "University of Houston" - "Dr. Paul Chu"; "Dr. Bowen Lofton"
- Chicago International Film Festival - Gold Plaque - Special Achievement - Cinematography/Videography - NRDC - "The Earth's Best Defense"
- Chicago International Film Festival - Certificate of Merit - Banking/Financial Insurance - Foliofn - "Picking Stocks"
- Mobius Awards - Certificate for Outstanding Creativity - Fundraising - NRDC - "The Earth's Best Defense"
- Houston International Film Festival - Winner - Public Service Announcement - NRDC - "The Earth's Best Defense"
- Telly Awards - Winner - Commercial - NRDC - "The Earth's Best Defense" * Telly Awards - Winner - Commercial - US West - "No Choice"
- US International Film and Video Festival - Certificate of Creative Excellence - Public Service Announcement - NRDC - "The Earth's Best Defense"
- US International Film and Video Festival - Certificate of Creative Excellence - Fundraising/Inspirational (long Form) - NRDC - "The Earth's Best Defense"