Francisco González Compeán

Francisco Gonzalez Compean took his first steps in business over in Mexico, but that wasn’t enough for him. He chased bigger dreams all the way to New York City, diving into media studies and film production for his master's. Fast forward a bit and he’s not just some guy with a business degree—he’s the mastermind behind Altavista Films. We’re talking about the same guy who helped bring “Amores Perros” to life, which, no big deal, just snagged an Academy Award nomination. The man’s got a sixth sense for box office hits. Every project he touches seems to turn into gold, or at the very least, makes people actually want to go to the movies. If you’ve ever heard of “Instructions Not Included”—yeah, that Spanish-language flick that smashed records and became the highest-grossing one ever—Francisco had his fingerprints all over that too. The dude’s got taste, guts, and clearly knows what will make people laugh, cry, or both at the same time. When he’s not busy turning scripts into blockbusters, Francisco’s just a regular guy in Mexico City, hanging out with his wife and their two kids. Balancing family life with movie magic? Not everyone can pull that off, but he makes it look weirdly easy. So, whether you’re into indie films or big-ticket crowd-pleasers, odds are you’ve crossed paths with his work, even if you didn’t know his name until now.