Elizabeth Avellán is a renowned producer of diverse and captivating narrative content, boasting an impressive career spanning over three decades. As the Co-Owner and Vice President of Troublemaker Studios, she has played a pivotal role in shaping the thriving film community in Austin, Texas.
Avellán's producing career began in 1991 when she co-founded Los Hooligans Productions with Robert Rodriguez, collaborating on the feature film project "El Mariachi". Despite being made on a modest budget of $7,000, "El Mariachi" went on to win the Audience Awards at the Sundance and Deauville Film Festivals in 1993.
Throughout her illustrious career, Avellán has produced a wide range of films, including the "Spy Kids" franchise, "Sin City", "Predators", "Machete", "Desperado", "From Dusk Till Dawn", "Once Upon a Time in Mexico", and many more. Her most recent project, "Spy Kids Armageddon", is set to be released in 2022-23, co-produced with Rodriguez and their five children.
In addition to her work in feature films, Avellán has also produced several projects through her EYA Productions banner, including the holiday feature film "Angels Sing". She has also executive produced several projects, including "Blacktino", which premiered at the SXSW Film Festival, and "Secuestro Express", released by Miramax Films.
Avellán is dedicated to creating opportunities for undiscovered voices and working with seasoned craftsmen and established filmmakers. She is particularly passionate about Latina/Latino storytelling, which is close to her heart. Over the past two years, she has produced three independent films, including "The Blazing World", which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2021, "Deadland", which premiered at SXSW 2023, and "Switch Up", which premiered at SXSW 2024.
As a mother of six children, Avellán is deeply committed to creating opportunities for the next generation. She is also passionate about her adopted hometown of Austin, education, and children's welfare, serving on the boards of several organizations, including Capital Area Statues, ConnectHer, and the Austin Film Society.
Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Avellán moved to Houston, Texas with her family at the age of thirteen. She later graduated from Rice University and currently resides in Austin, Texas with her children. Her grandfather, Gonzalo Veloz Mancera, was a pioneer of commercial television in Venezuela, and Avellán's dedication to her craft is a testament to her family's rich cultural heritage.
