Ben Lopez

Ben Lopez is a creative strategist, producer, and trusted advisor to studios, streamers, and storytellers navigating the evolving demands of global storytelling. Born in Mexico City, raised in Tucson, and based in Los Angeles, Ben has built a career at the intersection of storytelling, advocacy, and industry transformation. Known as a “diamond hunter” and “creative whisperer,” has earned the trust of leading studios, streamers, networks, and global brands for his ability to identify exceptional talent and guide stories from vision to market-ready execution. His expertise spans feature films, live-action and animated series, scripted and unscripted television, and multi-platform storytelling including interactive and transmedia formats.

Ben began his industry journey as a contributor to film festivals, labs, and incubators, gaining firsthand insight into the challenges faced by emerging artists, filmmakers, and storytellers. As a leading thought leader on Latino and LATAM-focused content, he has delivered keynotes and panels at Cannes Lions, Outfest, SANFIC in Chile, MIP Cancún, Sundance, SXSW, FICG, and the European Film Market in Berlin. His insights have been featured in Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, NBC Universal, Elle Magazine, and Slate France.