Ray Mendoza (director)

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Ray Mendoza is an American film director and former Navy SEAL. He co-wrote and co-directed the 2025 film Warfare, which was based on his own experience during his deployment to Iraq. [1] [2] [3]

Mendoza is of Yaqui descent. [4]

References

  1. Anderson, Hephzibah (2025-04-13). "Iraq veteran and film-maker Ray Mendoza: 'Writing Warfare with Alex Garland was like going to a therapist'". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 2025-06-22.
  2. Ryan, Patrick. "'Warfare': The true story behind Ray Mendoza's Iraq War movie". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
  3. Grobar, Matt (2024-12-16). "'Warfare' Trailer: Alex Garland & Ray Mendoza Step Into Navy SEAL Team's Iraq War Experience For A24". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
  4. "Native Presence on the Front Lines: D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai in New Movie 'Warfare'". Native Max Magazine. April 12, 2025. Retrieved July 25, 2025.