Raul Mendoza has only been making short films for a small period of time, but the film student is already trying to make a mark with his vision. The lead mind behind Cyclops Films, Raul just wrapped filming on his first production outside of film school, Beyond The River. His 4th short film in 3 years, Beyond The River is a look at a couple who is about to be forced apart due to a decision that is beyond their control. With only 24 hours before one of the young lovers is taken away, the two try to make the most of a fleeting amount of time, wanting to make as many memories as possible while enjoying what they have left together. Raul is also the main mind behind the Nerd Corp Podcast, which covers multiple areas of nerd culture from gaming, movies, anime, and much more! Join Raul on the DTP as he discusses how he got into the film industry, his upcoming short film 'Beyond The River', what inspired it, a documentary he did about his family history, the Nerd Corp Podcast, and a LOT more!