Biografia
Elizabeth Avellán is a producer known for bold, diverse narrative content. She is the Co-Owner and Vice President of Troublemaker Studios. Beyond producing family and genre films that have collectively earned over $1.5 billion at the box office, she has been instrumental in establishing Austin, Texas, as a vibrant film community. Avellán's producing career began in 1991 when she co-founded Los Hooligans Productions with Robert Rodriguez as they worked on their feature film "El Mariachi." Made on a budget of just $7,000, "El Mariachi" won the Audience Awards at the 1993 Sundance and Deauville Film Festivals. Over the past two decades, she has produced films such as the "Spy Kids" series, "Sin City," "Predators," "Machete," "Desperado," "From Dusk Till Dawn," and "Once Upon a Time in Mexico," among others. She was also excited to produce "Spy Kids Armageddon" with Rodriguez and their five children during 2022-23. Under her EYA Productions banner, she produced the holiday film "Angels Sing" and executive produced projects like "Blacktino," which premiered at SXSW, and "Secuestro Express," released by Miramax Films. Avellán is committed to creating opportunities for undiscovered voices while collaborating with experienced craftsmen and established filmmakers. She has a strong focus on Latina/Latino storytelling, a passion close to her heart. In the past two years, she has produced three independent films—"The Blazing World," which premiered at Sundance in 2021; "Deadland," which premiered at SXSW in 2023; and "Switch Up," which premiered at SXSW in 2024—all reflecting her dedication to diversity in casting and crew. Inspiring the next generation is a natural mission for Avellán, who is a mother of six. Deeply connected to her adopted hometown of Austin, she supports education and children's welfare, serving on the boards of several organizations, including Capital Area Statues, which commissions unique statues for the city; ConnectHer and the ConnectHer Film Festival, which aim to uplift women and girls; and The Austin Film Society. Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, where her grandfather Gonzalo Veloz Mancera was a pioneer of commercial television, she moved to Houston, Texas, at thirteen with her family and later graduated from Rice University. She currently lives in Austin, Texas, with her children.
