Adolfo Franco

Adolfo Franco

History

Social entrepreneur and filmmaker, Adolfo Franco is co-founder and CEO of CAUSAS.ORG, the largest social network for citizen participation in Mexico, with more than 200 thousand organizations and participants. He has been recognized with the 2009 National Solidarity Action Award by the President of Mexico, Mexico Initiative 2010 by Televisa, Gifted Citizen Awards 2012 by the City of Ideas, and with the Google Grant 2012 by the Tides Foundation. He is also part of the first generation of GLOBAL SHAPERS of the World Economic Forum and the advisory council of KYBERNUS. As a partner of KENIO FILMS, Franco has produced high-profile feature films with wide distribution in theaters in Mexico and the US, such as Cantinflas (2014), For those about to Rock (2014), The Perfect Game (2010) and Con los pies en el cielo (2009), working with world-class talent like Oscar Jaenada, Luis Gerardo Méndez, Lugosi Jr, Cliffon Collins, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, with musicians Rodrigo and Gabriela and now with comedian Franco Escamilla.

Profile

Adolfo Franco

Movies

The Young Vote
The Young Vote
Executive Producer
Follow a diverse group of students and activists during the 2020 election to understand young people's perceptions of voting and civic engagement.
Franco Escamilla: por la anécdota
Franco Escamilla: por la anécdota
Executive Producer
Mexican stand-up comedian Franco Escamilla draws his jokes from real-life experiences -- and he's willing to do anything for new material. He's not afraid to make generalizations about how men bathe. But he is scared to talk to strangers. Especially at funerals.
Cantinflas
Cantinflas
Producer
Mike Todd is a Broadway producer struggling to produce the film. Around the World in 80 Days. In Mexico, Mario Moreno, a young entertainer is struggling to get some respect, and he manages to become a star. A twist of faith makes them partners. Together they won the Oscar for Best Picture.
For Those About to Rock. The Story of Rodrigo y Gabriela
For Those About to Rock. The Story of Rodrigo y Gabriela
Executive Producer
The amazing and inspiring journey of Mexican guitarists ‘Rodrigo y Gabriela’ who at a very young age decided to do only what they loved the most: music.
The Perfect Game
The Perfect Game
Co-Executive Producer
Based on a true story, a group of boys from Monterrey, Mexico who become the first non-U.S. team to win the Little League World Series.
Con los Pies en el Cielo
Con los Pies en el Cielo
Producer
Juan Angel Ruiz suffered a tragic accident that left his life and health in permanent risk but his spirit untouched. Over the past 14 years he has learned that true happiness and hope lies within and began sharing this knowledge with thousands of people trough conferences and writing, becoming a highly condecorated Social Activist. His message was simple: love and enjoy life. After his second encounter with death, his health began deteriorating making it hard for Juan to continue his conferences and mission. Juan Angel reached out for a helping hand and a few years later Eduardo Verastegui, who had recently given a positive significance to his cinematographic work, met him and promised to take his message to the world. Eduardo traveled to Miami and met with Gloria and Emilio Estefan who related perfectly to the situation because of their own stories of adversity and hope. They decide to participate in Juan Angel's last public conference changing life and fate for ever.
Vroom!-Vroom!
Vroom!-Vroom!
Executive Producer
Mario, a young teenager, picks up his girlfriend Tere in his black truck. They cruise around for a little while before stopping in a park to talk. Suddenly, Sammy (Tere's father) stops right behind them. It doesn't take the teenagers long to decide to make a run for it making Sammy drive right behind them in car chase around town. The teenagers manage to loose not only the girl's father but the police as well, only to encounter a tragic end to their irresponsible actions.
Verano 79
Verano 79
Executive Producer
The story takes place during the summer of 1979, when two friends, Rogelio and Chepo decide to start a business together. Despite being one of the best summers of their lives it ends in betrayal and what seems to be the end of the friendship as well. Many years later, Chepo Leal, has become a professional photographer and has been invited to his hometown to present his work. For his surprise the event has been organized by his childhood friend, who is now a successful business entrepreneur.
La Sombra Del Sahuaro
La Sombra Del Sahuaro
Producer
Film based loosely on the life of Mexican drug kingpin Ricardo Lopez.
La Sombra Del Sahuaro
La Sombra Del Sahuaro
Writer
Film based loosely on the life of Mexican drug kingpin Ricardo Lopez.