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I'm a results-driven, multinational executive with 15+ years of international media, distribution, acquisitions, and marketing experience, focused on Latin America and U.S. Hispanic markets. I have built and scaled content ecosystems across film, TV, VR, and AI-driven initiatives, forging strategic partnerships with global studios and brands. As a dual EU/US citizen fluent in Spanish and English, I lead cross-cultural teams and mentor the next generation of media professionals, blending hands-on production know-how with a passion for innovative storytelling and new distribution platforms.…I'm a results-driven, multinational executive with 15+ years of international media, distribution, acquisitions, and marketing experience, focused on Latin America and U.S. Hispanic markets. I have built and scaled content ecosystems across film, TV, VR, and AI-driven initiatives, forging strategic partnerships with global studios and brands. As a dual EU/US citizen fluent in Spanish and English, I lead cross-cultural teams and mentor the next generation of media professionals, blending hands-on production know-how with a passion for innovative storytelling and new distribution platforms.

Emerson Machtus

Film Producer, Content Producer, Filmmaker, +2

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I'm a results-driven, multinational executive with 15+ years of international media, distribution, acquisitions, and marketing experience, focused on Latin America and U.S. Hispanic markets. I have built and scaled content ecosystems across film, TV, VR, and AI-driven initiatives, forging strategic partnerships with global studios and brands. As a dual EU/US citizen fluent in Spanish and English, I lead cross-cultural teams and mentor the next generation of media professionals, blending hands-on production know-how with a passion for innovative storytelling and new distribution platforms.…I'm a results-driven, multinational executive with 15+ years of international media, distribution, acquisitions, and marketing experience, focused on Latin America and U.S. Hispanic markets. I have built and scaled content ecosystems across film, TV, VR, and AI-driven initiatives, forging strategic partnerships with global studios and brands. As a dual EU/US citizen fluent in Spanish and English, I lead cross-cultural teams and mentor the next generation of media professionals, blending hands-on production know-how with a passion for innovative storytelling and new distribution platforms.

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I’m a results-driven, multinational executive with 15+ years of international media, distribution, acquisitions, and marketing experience, focused on Latin America and U.S. Hispanic markets. I have built and scaled content ecosystems across film, TV, VR, and AI-driven initiatives, forging strategic partnerships with global studios and brands.

As a dual EU/US citizen fluent in Spanish and English, I lead cross-cultural teams and mentor the next generation of media professionals, blending hands-on production know-how with a passion for innovative storytelling and new distribution platforms.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Fluent

French

Advanced

Italian

Advanced

Catalan; Valencian

Advanced

Work Experience

Vice President & Head of Content at BLKBX Originals, LLC

May 1, 2022 - Present

Launched a new original content media company in partnership with BLKBX Creative Group. Built a multi-tier production and development fund for screenplays, TV formats, VR projects, and animated content; negotiated acquisitions and partnerships with global brands (e.g., SEGA); established an animated division with top global partners and secured funding for AI-driven media initiatives.

Chief Business Officer at FOTON PICTURES, LLC

February 1, 2015 - December 31, 2021

Co-founded an international media company with Olé Communications (owners of HBO Latin America and A&E Networks Latin America). Negotiated IP options and acquisitions across screenplays, literary properties, TV formats, and VR projects; led internal development of homegrown concepts toward full IPs; managed sales and acquisitions with distributors; oversaw $5M+ in investments and 7+ film productions, including Sundance selections and award‑winning titles.

Professor at NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2022

Taught MFA courses in Entertainment Business, Law, and Film Producing; led the Cuba Initiative Program to foster bilingual, cross-border collaborations with Cuban filmmakers.

President at DOS LADOS, LLC

November 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015

Consulted on Hispanic media markets; produced international documentaries with Participant Media and PBS; procured catalog titles for international distributors; coproduced an international feature documentary released with Participant Media in 2015; produced a festival documentary in Venezuela about Hugo Chavez; produced a PBS-airable documentary short about Alzheimer's journey in America; participated as a panelist at international film business expos.

Vice President at SECRET GARDEN FILMS, LLC

November 1, 2008 - July 31, 2014

Represented international buyers at major film festivals; negotiated multi-rights distribution deals across four continents; advised on content acquisitions and international distribution for buyers and agents in Spain and Latin America; lectured on International Film and Media Business and oversaw the art-house documentary From River to Sea.

Head, Acquisitions and Creative Development at BAUER MARTINEZ DISTRIBUTION/BM STUDIOS - USA/UK

July 1, 2004 - July 31, 2008

Grew a $100M+ distribution company; secured MGM distribution agreement; participated in content investments over $20M; collaborated with domestic and international distributors (Universal, Vivendi/Lionsgate, Netflix, MGM) with emphasis on Latin America; oversaw development and acquisitions including Harsh Times and Fragile; shepherded projects such as I Could Never Be Your Woman and The Flock.