Jorge R. Gutierrez is a multifaceted creative force, boasting a plethora of awards and accolades, including Emmys and Annies, in his impressive repertoire.
Born in Mexico City and raised in Tijuana, Gutierrez's artistic trajectory began with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts in Experimental Animation from California Institute of the Arts.
Throughout his illustrious career, Gutierrez has brought a plethora of imaginative and culturally rich projects to life, including films, cartoons, and paintings that celebrate his deep affection for Mexican pop and folk culture.
As the director and co-writer of the Guillermo Del Toro-produced animated feature The Book of Life for Fox, Gutierrez garnered a 2014 Golden Globe Award nomination, further solidifying his reputation as a masterful storyteller.
Furthermore, Gutierrez penned and directed the Emmy-nominated Son of Jaguar VR short for Google, showcasing his versatility and innovative approach to storytelling.
In collaboration with his wife and muse, Sandra Equihua, Gutierrez co-created the multiple Emmy Award-winning animated series El Tigre, The Adventures of Manny Rivera for Nickelodeon, a testament to their creative synergy and shared vision.
Gutierrez's most recent endeavor, the event series Maya and the Three for Netflix, has earned widespread critical acclaim, including four Emmys and two Annie Awards, including the prestigious Best Children's TV/Media award.
Currently, Gutierrez is developing a Netflix animated feature, I, Chihuahua!, alongside the talented Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias, further cementing his status as a visionary and boundary-pushing creative force in the world of animation.
