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Moctesuma Esparza (born March 12, 1949) is an American producer, entertainment executive, entrepreneur and community activist. He is the chief executive officer of Maya Cinemas, a theater chain servicing to the United States Latino audience. He is also a partner with Carolyn Caldera in the company Esparza/Caldera Entertainment. [1]
Esparza and Robert Katz are partners at Esparza/Katz Productions. His production credits include The Milagro Beanfield War (1988) , directed by Robert Redford; The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez (1982) , a feature length theatrical film produced for PBS; and Selena (1997) , directed by Gregory Nava.
- January 1, 1
- Producer, Executive, Actor
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- Moctesuma Esparza
An award-winning producer, entertainment executive, entrepreneur and community activist, Moctesuma Esparza is well known for his contributions to the movie industry and commitment to creating opportunities for Latinos everywhere.
Moctesuma Esparza, a native of Los Angeles, has worked diligently to recruit minority students to enroll in film and television departments at area universities, and has taken special interest in teaching motion picture and television production techniques to Chicanos and Chicanas.
Sep 5, 1999 · Movies : The Warrior Within : Producer Moctesuma Esparza, a veteran Chicano activist, still fights for Latino rights. But as the years have passed, he has learned to soften his approach. By...
- LORENZA MUNOZ
Apr 26, 2023 · Award-winning producer and community activist Moctesuma Esparza is known for films like “Selena,” “Introducing Dorothy Dandridge,” and “The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez.” He’s also known for his...
Mr. Esparza is a multi-talented, award-winning filmmaker, producer, and entertainment industry executive. He has received over 100 honors including an Academy Award nomination, an Emmy, a Clio Award, and a Cine Golden Eagle Award. Esparza and Robert Katz are partners at Esparza/Katz Productions.
