THE INTERNATIONAL FILM NETWORK
Spotlight Session: Ask the Experts
Mauricio Durán - International Distributor
Date
September 24th, 2024
5pm Copenhagen (CET)
This event is online and FREE
Recording and an exclusive Q&A will be available only for members inside Filmpreneurship Network
BIO
Mauricio Durán is an influential representative of the film industry in Latin America.
Mauricio offers a unique perspective on the film industry, earned from his 35 years in leadership roles at Buena Vista Columbia TriStar Films, Mexico (December 1986–December 2006), and Universal Pictures International, Latin America (January 2007–August 2021), working from Mexico City and traveling extensively throughout the Latin American region. He is also an active member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
During his 37 years in the film industry, Mauricio has overseen the theatrical release of over 1,800 films, including more than 100 blockbusters. Among them are some of the industry’s biggest franchises, such as Terminator, Toy Story, The Incredibles, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, The Lion King, Godzilla, Men in Black, Spider-Man, Pirates of the Caribbean, Fast & Furious, Jurassic World, and Despicable Me/Minions.
In 2007, Mauricio joined Universal Pictures as SVP for Marketing & Distribution in Latin America, where he was responsible for establishing the first Universal Pictures office in Latin America, located in Mexico City. He supervised all distribution and marketing teams across the region.
Mauricio played an active role in several industry innovations in Mexico and Latin America, including the transition from 35mm to digital, the shift from conventional marketing campaigns to forward-thinking online campaigns, and every major technological change in the business.
In October 2010, Mauricio was honored by ShowEast with the International Achievement Award in Distribution.
He holds a degree in Communication Science from the prestigious Facultad de Ciencias Políticas y Sociales of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), with a dissertation on film distribution titled “Why Do We See What We See?” (¿Por qué vemos lo que vemos?).
In October 2022, Mauricio was awarded by ShoWest with the International Career Achievement Award in the Film Industry.
Mauricio is now using his extensive experience in the entertainment industry to develop and produce Spanish-language content for Latin American markets.
If you are part of Filmpreneurship Network you will have access to the recording and an exclusive Q&A
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY
It’s a community where internationals and locals can find support, a network, and guidance on navigating the Film Industry. It’s also for locals looking to take their work to other countries and wanting to go international.
In the film industry, we are constantly looking to co-produce with other countries, to work with more international people, to show our work to as many people as possible, or perhaps you have moved abroad. Here you are in another country, trying to fix the puzzle so you can find a job in this industry—either way.
This is for you!
This Community Aims to...
SUPPORT
A place where internationals and locals can find answers to the many doubts they have while navigating the film industry.
NETWORK
A place to connect with other fellow internationals who have worked in the film industry and want to expand their network.
OPPORTUNITIES
A place to find the right contacts for new projects, jobs, and collaborations.
NETWORKING EVENTS
TRAININGS
EXPERTS
GUIDANCE
I am a film producer, film distribution and marketing consultant, and founder of an AI film marketing platform. I have more than 16 years of experience working in the film industry. I am originally from Mexico but am currently based in Copenhagen, Denmark.
I help film producers and filmmakers fund, market, and sell their films from beginning to end. I put my distribution and marketing skills to work since the production stage.
I have been involved with over a hundred releases from blockbusters such as The Twilight Saga, RED, Divergent, and Maya the Bee to many independent films and TV series around the globe, especially when it comes to building a bridge between America and Europe.
I have a communication degree and a master’s in advertising from the Complutense University of Madrid, and I specialize in digital marketing through Google and IAB Spain.