With this appointment, the group takes another step toward further strengthening collaboration between Mexico, Latin America, and Europe.
EFD Studios announces the appointment of José Miguel Álvarez Ibargüengoitia as General Manager of EFD Studios Mexico.
With over two decades of experience in communications, audiovisual production, and public policy for film, José Miguel brings to the company a profile widely recognized within the Mexican film ecosystem.
At the Mexican Film Institute (IMCINE), he has coordinated programs focused on the development of Mexican cinema, supporting production, and promoting Mexican films at international festivals and markets. His career also includes responsibilities at UNESCO, TV UNAM, and Radio Educación, as well as extensive teaching experience at various higher education institutions.
José Miguel Álvarez Ibargüengoitia expressed the following regarding his joining EFD Studios: “I am thrilled to be part of this project, led by Georgina Terán and Nacho Carballo, to strengthen the audiovisual ecosystem in Mexico and the region. I am convinced that technology acquires its greatest value when it serves the talent and the stories we want to tell. My commitment is to support creators, foster partnerships, and make it possible for more and more Ibero-American stories to become a reality.”
For Georgina Terán, President of EFD Studios Group, José Miguel’s arrival is key to the company’s operations in Mexico: “José Miguel has a deep understanding of the Mexican audiovisual industry. His ability to build connections between institutions, producers, and creators, as well as his strategic vision, will bring great value to EFD Studios Mexico. We are very pleased to welcome him and add his experience to our team.”
For Nacho Carballo, Global Managing Director of EFD Studios, the addition of José Miguel strengthens the connection between the operation in Mexico and the company’s strategy: “The appointment of José Miguel Álvarez as Managing Director in Mexico is fantastic news for our company and confirms the value of a solid, respected professional career deeply linked to the growth of the audiovisual industry. His decision to join EFD Studios is, for us, a clear sign that we continue to attract top-tier talent and that the global project we lead is moving forward with the strength and ambition that define us.”
With this appointment, EFD Studios reinforces its management team with a profile that combines public administration, audiovisual production, and the development of new talent, and takes another step toward further fostering collaboration between Mexico, Latin America, and Europe.
