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Moctesuma Esparza

Award-Winning Producer, Entertainment Executive, Entrepreneur and Community Activist; Committed to Creating Opportunities for Latinos

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Moctesuma Esparza Biography

A partner in the highly successful Esparza-Katz Productions with Robert Katz, he worked with stars such as Robert Redford, Jennifer Lopez, Andy Garcia, Jimmy Smits, Martin Sheen, Robert Duvall and Halle Berry.

Esparza’s latest film “Walkout” for HBO, tells the true story of the Chicano student uprising in East Los Angeles in 1968, where dramatic walkouts were staged at high schools to protest academic prejudice and dire school conditions. Other films produced by Esparza include: “Price of Glory” (2000), “Introducing Dorothy Dandridge”(1999), “Selma, Lord, Selma” (1998), “Selena” (1997), “The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca (1997), “Gettysburg” (1993) and “The Milagro Beanfield War” (1988) among others.

In addition to his film trajectory, Moctesuma established Maya Cinemas, a growing chain of modern movie theatre mega-plexes committed to providing the highest quality movie-going experience in new and redeveloping market areas with a strong Latino presence.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Esparza received a B.A. and MFA in Theatre Arts, Motion Pictures and Television, from UCLA and from the onset of his career dedicated himself to empowering and transforming the images of Latinos in Hollywood.

Moctesuma founded the Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise Charter School, is Co-Founder of the National Association of Latino Independent Producers, Co-Founder of the Smithsonian Latino Center, and founding Member of the Cesar Chavez Foundation. He has served on the Corporate Board of Directors of the Motion Picture Television Fund, the Board of Directors of the Museum of Latin American Art, and as a Trustee of the California State University System. Additionally, Moctesuma served as a commissioner to the Los Angeles City Retirement System.

Currently, Moctesuma serves on various Boards including the National Hispanic Cultural Center Advisory Board, the Latino Coalition Against Aids Advisory Board, the National Hispanic Media Coalition Advisory Board, the Toigo Advisory Board, the Minority Media Telecommunications Council Board of Advisors, the American Film Institute Board of Trustees, and the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television Dean’s Executive Board. He is a Board Member and former Chair of the New America Alliance, co-Chair of The Marathon Club, and Chairman of the Board of the Latino Theater Company in Los Angeles.

Most recently, he was appointed by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, and was also appointed by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to the planning commission of the National Museum of the American Latino.

Moctesuma has received numerous awards and honors including an Academy Award nomination, a Golden Globe nomination, an Emmy award, a Clio award, an Alma award, a Cine Golden Eagle award, a Lifetime Achievement award by the Imagen Foundation, and was named one of the “Most Powerful and Influential Latinos” of 2008 and 2011 by The Imagen Foundation.

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  • How do I book Moctesuma Esparza to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Moctesuma Esparza for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Moctesuma Esparza, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Moctesuma Esparza or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Moctesuma Esparza

    Speaking fees for Moctesuma Esparza, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Moctesuma Esparza are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Moctesuma Esparza, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Moctesuma Esparza speak about?

    Moctesuma Esparza is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Diversity Speakers, Education, Entertainers, Entertainment, Hispanic Heritage, Producers and Directors, TED.
  • Where does Moctesuma Esparza travel from?

    Moctesuma Esparza generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Moctesuma Esparza’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Moctesuma Esparza for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Moctesuma Esparza for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Moctesuma Esparza or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Award-Winning Producer, Entertainment Executive, Entrepreneur and Community Activist; Committed to Creating Opportunities for Latinos

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Moctesuma Esparza Biography

A partner in the highly successful Esparza-Katz Productions with Robert Katz, he worked with stars such as Robert Redford, Jennifer Lopez, Andy Garcia, Jimmy Smits, Martin Sheen, Robert Duvall and Halle Berry.

Esparza’s latest film “Walkout” for HBO, tells the true story of the Chicano student uprising in East Los Angeles in 1968, where dramatic walkouts were staged at high schools to protest academic prejudice and dire school conditions. Other films produced by Esparza include: “Price of Glory” (2000), “Introducing Dorothy Dandridge”(1999), “Selma, Lord, Selma” (1998), “Selena” (1997), “The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca (1997), “Gettysburg” (1993) and “The Milagro Beanfield War” (1988) among others.

In addition to his film trajectory, Moctesuma established Maya Cinemas, a growing chain of modern movie theatre mega-plexes committed to providing the highest quality movie-going experience in new and redeveloping market areas with a strong Latino presence.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Esparza received a B.A. and MFA in Theatre Arts, Motion Pictures and Television, from UCLA and from the onset of his career dedicated himself to empowering and transforming the images of Latinos in Hollywood.

Moctesuma founded the Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise Charter School, is Co-Founder of the National Association of Latino Independent Producers, Co-Founder of the Smithsonian Latino Center, and founding Member of the Cesar Chavez Foundation. He has served on the Corporate Board of Directors of the Motion Picture Television Fund, the Board of Directors of the Museum of Latin American Art, and as a Trustee of the California State University System. Additionally, Moctesuma served as a commissioner to the Los Angeles City Retirement System.

Currently, Moctesuma serves on various Boards including the National Hispanic Cultural Center Advisory Board, the Latino Coalition Against Aids Advisory Board, the National Hispanic Media Coalition Advisory Board, the Toigo Advisory Board, the Minority Media Telecommunications Council Board of Advisors, the American Film Institute Board of Trustees, and the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television Dean’s Executive Board. He is a Board Member and former Chair of the New America Alliance, co-Chair of The Marathon Club, and Chairman of the Board of the Latino Theater Company in Los Angeles.

Most recently, he was appointed by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, and was also appointed by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to the planning commission of the National Museum of the American Latino.

Moctesuma has received numerous awards and honors including an Academy Award nomination, a Golden Globe nomination, an Emmy award, a Clio award, an Alma award, a Cine Golden Eagle award, a Lifetime Achievement award by the Imagen Foundation, and was named one of the “Most Powerful and Influential Latinos” of 2008 and 2011 by The Imagen Foundation.

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  • Latino Filmaker | Moctesuma Esparza | Los Angeles

FAQs on booking Moctesuma Esparza

  • How do I book Moctesuma Esparza to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Moctesuma Esparza for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Moctesuma Esparza, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Moctesuma Esparza or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Moctesuma Esparza

    Speaking fees for Moctesuma Esparza, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Moctesuma Esparza are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Moctesuma Esparza, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Moctesuma Esparza speak about?

    Moctesuma Esparza is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Diversity Speakers, Education, Entertainers, Entertainment, Hispanic Heritage, Producers and Directors, TED.
  • Where does Moctesuma Esparza travel from?

    Moctesuma Esparza generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Moctesuma Esparza’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Moctesuma Esparza for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Moctesuma Esparza for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Moctesuma Esparza or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Moctesuma Esparza is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Moctesuma Esparza for your event is available upon request. Moctesuma Esparza generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Alfonso Cuarón, Wilmer Valderrama, Diane Guerrero, Francis Lawrence and Wingham Rowan. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Moctesuma Esparza for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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