I am a passionate creative professional with over 15 years of experience in the performing arts and cultural management. My journey has taken me through various roles that allow me to blend my artistic vision with strategic execution. I thrive in collaborative environments and love fostering community among artists. I have been fortunate to lead impactful projects that enrich cultural landscapes. I believe that art should serve social wellbeing and contribute to the community. Connecting with diverse audiences and making a difference is what drives me every day.

Mario Alberto Cortés Elizondo

I am a passionate creative professional with over 15 years of experience in the performing arts and cultural management. My journey has taken me through various roles that allow me to blend my artistic vision with strategic execution. I thrive in collaborative environments and love fostering community among artists. I have been fortunate to lead impactful projects that enrich cultural landscapes. I believe that art should serve social wellbeing and contribute to the community. Connecting with diverse audiences and making a difference is what drives me every day.

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I am a passionate creative professional with over 15 years of experience in the performing arts and cultural management. My journey has taken me through various roles that allow me to blend my artistic vision with strategic execution. I thrive in collaborative environments and love fostering community among artists.

I have been fortunate to lead impactful projects that enrich cultural landscapes. I believe that art should serve social wellbeing and contribute to the community. Connecting with diverse audiences and making a difference is what drives me every day.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Director Artístico at CDC Present
January 1, 2024 - Present
Diseño y dirección artística de proyectos escénicos y programas culturales. Gestión estratégica, presupuestal y operativa. Proyectos destacados: Lo Más Maravilloso (IMSS), Cucú el musical, RAUTCA. Productor y Creador del Podcast Los Theatre Kids, 1ª temporada: 12 episodios.
Productor at Blockmedia – CDMX
May 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023
Producción ejecutiva de proyectos audiovisuales y teatrales. Créditos: Chavorrucos (Prime Video), Documental Fundación Lego, Lo Más Maravilloso.
Gerente General at SMARTFILM FESTIVAL / Valencia Producciones - CDMX
August 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Producción y dirección de la quinta edición del festival de cine hecho con celulares Smartfilms en México.
Titular de la División de Desarrollo Cultural Nacional at Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) – Sector Público
October 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Diseño e implementación de programas culturales nacionales. Gestión del presupuesto, curaduría, alianzas estratégicas y desarrollo artístico para público nacional. Programas: Cine Linterna Mágica, Felipe Ángeles, Testosterona.
Director de Arte y Cultura at Tecnológico de Monterrey – Campus Santa Fe
November 1, 2012 - December 31, 2019
Dirección de programas culturales universitarios, gestión de talento, programación artística. Premio al Formador Integral 2015.
Productor Ejecutivo at OCESA Teatro
January 1, 2010 - October 1, 2012
Producción de musicales y obras comerciales; negociación internacional de derechos. Proyectos: Si Nos Dejan, Peter Pan, Mary Poppins, Musical de Musicales.
Director Artístico at CDC Presenta – Madrid / CDMX
January 1, 2024 - Present
Diseño y dirección artística de proyectos escénicos y programas culturales. Gestión estratégica, presupuestal y operativa. Proyectos destacados: Lo Más Maravilloso (IMSS), Cucú el musical, RAUTCA. Productor y Creador del Podcast "Los Theatre Kids" 1ª temporada: 12 episodios.
Productor Ejecutivo at OCESA Teatro – con Morris Gilbert
January 1, 2010 - October 1, 2012
Producción de musicales y obras comerciales; negociación internacional de derechos. Proyectos: Si Nos Dejan, Peter Pan, Mary Poppins, Musical de Musicales.
Artistic Director at CDC Presenta
January 1, 2024 - Present
Responsible for the design and artistic direction of stage productions and cultural programmes. I'm involved in strategic, financial, and operational management.
Producer at Blockmedia
May 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Executive production for theatre and audiovisual projects, including notable credits such as Chavorrucos for Prime Video and documentaries for the Lego Foundation.
Head of National Cultural Development Division at Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS)
October 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Designed and implemented nationwide cultural programmes while overseeing budgeting and artistic development for national audiences.
Director of Arts and Culture at Tecnológico de Monterrey
November 1, 2012 - December 31, 2019
Directed university cultural programmes and managed talent while curating artistic programming.
Founder & Artistic Director at TROQUEL
February 1, 2015 - February 28, 2019
Founded and directed an independent performance space, conducting artistic direction workshops and producing various works.
Executive Producer at OCESA Teatro
January 1, 2010 - October 31, 2012
Produced commercial musicals and plays and managed international rights negotiations for major productions.

Education

MBA en Dirección de Empresas Audiovisuales at TECH Universidad Tecnológica
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
B.A. (Hons) en Teatro Musical at University of Surrey (GSA)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003
MBA en Dirección de Empresas Audiovisuales at TECH Universidad Tecnológica
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
B.A. (Hons) en Teatro Musical at University of Surrey (GSA), Reino Unido
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003
MBA in Audiovisual Business Management at TECH Technological University
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre at University of Surrey (GSA)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

Marketing Digital
January 1, 2015 - January 18, 2026
Habilidades Directivas
January 1, 2014 - January 18, 2026
Filmmaking
January 1, 2003 - January 18, 2026
Marketing Digital
January 1, 2015 - January 18, 2026
Habilidades Directivas
January 1, 2014 - January 18, 2026
Filmmaking
January 1, 2003 - January 18, 2026
Digital Marketing
January 1, 2015 - February 23, 2026
Executive Leadership
January 1, 2014 - February 23, 2026
Filmmaking
January 1, 2003 - February 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services