Biografía
Frida Torresblanco, originally from Spain and now based in New York City, is the co-CEO of Hangtime Films, a p.g.a. and Academy member, and an experienced producer of films, TV, and documentaries. She is known for producing the triple Oscar-winning Pan's Labyrinth. Frida collaborated on numerous projects with the mini studio Lola Films, including The Dancer Upstairs, directed by John Malkovich. As Alfonso Cuarón's producing partner, she co-founded the production company Esperanto, later joined by Guillermo Del Toro and Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu. Together with Cuarón, she produced notable films such as The Assassination of Richard Nixon, Cronicas, and Rudo y Cursi. Serving as the former CEO of Braven Films, Frida produced Disobedience, a romantic drama written and directed by Sebastian Lelio, starring Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams, and Alessandro Nivola. This film was produced in collaboration with Film4, Film Nation, and producer Ed Guiney (known for Poor Things).
Most recently, Frida produced The Decision, a documentary about the life and career of former Argentine President Mauricio Macri, directed by Anthony Wonke. The Hollywood Reporter included her among Hollywood's 50 Most Powerful Latinos and the Latin Women Power 25 list. She has participated in over 70 industry panels across the United States, Spain, Argentina, Canada, and the UK. Her films have been featured at major festivals including Cannes, Berlinale, Venice, TIFF, and Sundance. Frida's projects have earned three Academy Awards and more than 100 nominations, including Golden Globes, BAFTA, Ariel, and Goya awards across key categories, along with prestigious honors from Cannes and the Critics Choice Movie Awards, solidifying her impact on global cinema.
