Perro | About Us

ABOUT US

Perro Azul is a Mexican production company specializing in audiovisual and sound creations. Our experience in the field ranges from zombie series to art films, including black comedies on current political issues, historical series, police dramas, dystopias, and podcasts on defending the territory.

We are driven by our passion for what we do and our curiosity to find fresh eyes to look at the world.

Team

The cornerstone of our company is our production department. We have teams of producers and other professionals who have been involved in the Latin American industry for over 20 years. We employ all our experience and abilities to design processes tailored to each project.

In addition, we have our development department where we maintain an eclectic and curious attitude toward reality and, above all, toward the endless paths of imagination.

Around the production and development areas, an extensive legal and financial team ensures that our efforts are always fair, supportive, and optimal for our partners and collaborators.

We promote a healthy work environment where the highest demands coexist with what we do, and a space that professionally and personally rewards those who make it possible.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:

Alexis Fridman

Alexis Fridman is known for his work as a Producer, which includes “Kilometer 31” and “After Lucia,” the latter of which won the Un Certain Regard award at the Cannes International Film Festival. From 2006 to 2019, Alexis headed the development and production department at Lemon Studios, where he produced the Emmy-winning series “Sr. Ávila” for HBO Latino.

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Juan Uruchurtu

His career as a producer dates back to the end of the last century. He learned the craft from the best when he worked on the successful film “La ley de Herodes” in a twist of fate. He survived the Y2K crisis in 2000 thanks to his work in various advertising campaigns for the most significant commercial production companies of the time. In 2002, he returned to the world of cinema under the wing of Sandra Solares, during which time he participated in the production teams of films such as “Y tu mamá también”, “Morirse en domingo”, “Kilometer 31”, and “El conejo en la luna”, among other projects. Still under Sandra Solares’ guidance, he founded Jaibol Films in 2008, a production company responsible for films such as “Julia” and “El Acorazado.” In 2012, he moved to Colombia, where he worked on various productions, including the television series “El Chapo” and the first season of “Narcos” (Netflix). In 2018, he returned to Mexico, where he produced the original Netflix productions “Historias de un crimen”, “Colosio” and “La búsqueda”. In 2019, he and Alexis Fridman founded their current and happy home: the production company Perro Azul.

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Alexis Fridman

Alexis Fridman is known for his work as a Producer, which includes “Kilometer 31” and “After Lucia,” the latter of which won the Un Certain Regard award at the Cannes International Film Festival. From 2006 to 2019, Alexis headed the development and production department at Lemon Studios, where he produced the Emmy-winning series “Sr. Ávila” for HBO Latino.

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Juan Uruchurtu

His career as a producer dates back to the end of the last century. He learned the craft from the best when he worked on the successful film “La ley de Herodes” in a twist of fate. He survived the Y2K crisis in 2000 thanks to his work in various advertising campaigns for the most significant commercial production companies of the time. In 2002, he returned to the world of cinema under the wing of Sandra Solares, during which time he participated in the production teams of films such as “Y tu mamá también”, “Morirse en domingo”, “Kilometer 31”, and “El conejo en la luna”, among other projects. Still under Sandra Solares’ guidance, he founded Jaibol Films in 2008, a production company responsible for films such as “Julia” and “El Acorazado.” In 2012, he moved to Colombia, where he worked on various productions, including the television series “El Chapo” and the first season of “Narcos” (Netflix). In 2018, he returned to Mexico, where he produced the original Netflix productions “Historias de un crimen”, “Colosio” and “La búsqueda”. In 2019, he and Alexis Fridman founded their current and happy home: the production company Perro Azul.

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Alexis Fridman

Alexis Fridman is known for his work as a Producer, which includes “Kilometer 31” and “After Lucia,” the latter of which won the Un Certain Regard award at the Cannes International Film Festival. From 2006 to 2019, Alexis headed the development and production department at Lemon Studios, where he produced the Emmy-winning series “Sr. Ávila” for HBO Latino.

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Juan Uruchurtu

His career as a producer dates back to the end of the last century. He learned the craft from the best when he worked on the successful film “La ley de Herodes” in a twist of fate. He survived the Y2K crisis in 2000 thanks to his work in various advertising campaigns for the most significant commercial production companies of the time. In 2002, he returned to the world of cinema under the wing of Sandra Solares, during which time he participated in the production teams of films such as “Y tu mamá también”, “Morirse en domingo”, “Kilometer 31”, and “El conejo en la luna”, among other projects. Still under Sandra Solares’ guidance, he founded Jaibol Films in 2008, a production company responsible for films such as “Julia” and “El Acorazado.” In 2012, he moved to Colombia, where he worked on various productions, including the television series “El Chapo” and the first season of “Narcos” (Netflix). In 2018, he returned to Mexico, where he produced the original Netflix productions “Historias de un crimen”, “Colosio” and “La búsqueda”. In 2019, he and Alexis Fridman founded their current and happy home: the production company Perro Azul.

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Diego Rabasa

He is a writer, editor, and documentarian. His stories and chronicles have been published by international media outlets such as The Guardian and El País, and by a dozen national media outlets. He has participated in the publication of more than 600 books by authors from over 40 different nationalities and is a permanent member of the editorial board at Sexto Piso. He co-directed the documentary short film “Ciudad herida” with Santiago Arau, selected by the New York Times as part of the “A Moment in Mexico” series and that received nominations for both the Emmy and Ariel awards. He joined Perro Azul in 2020 as the head of the development department.

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Julián de Tavira

He is a Mexican film and television director and producer. Julian trained at the Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica in Mexico City and ESCAC in Barcelona. He has built a career in the audiovisual world, working as an assistant director, planner, producer, and in recent years as director of notable series such as “Juana Inés” and “Malinche” for Canal Once. He also directed the series “Falco” and the second unit of the second season of “El Chapo”. He directed the acclaimed series “Hernán” for Amazon Prime, where he also served as executive producer and writer. He joined Perro Azul in 2020.

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Diego Rabasa

He is a writer, editor, and documentarian. His stories and chronicles have been published by international media outlets such as The Guardian and El País, and by a dozen national media outlets. He has participated in the publication of more than 600 books by authors from over 40 different nationalities and is a permanent member of the editorial board at Sexto Piso. He co-directed the documentary short film “Ciudad herida” with Santiago Arau, selected by the New York Times as part of the “A Moment in Mexico” series and that received nominations for both the Emmy and Ariel awards. He joined Perro Azul in 2020 as the head of the development department.

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Julián de Tavira

He is a Mexican film and television director and producer. Julian trained at the Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica in Mexico City and ESCAC in Barcelona. He has built a career in the audiovisual world, working as an assistant director, planner, producer, and in recent years as director of notable series such as “Juana Inés” and “Malinche” for Canal Once. He also directed the series “Falco” and the second unit of the second season of “El Chapo”. He directed the acclaimed series “Hernán” for Amazon Prime, where he also served as executive producer and writer. He joined Perro Azul in 2020.

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CFO:

Rodrigo Cortina

While studying business administration at Universidad Iberoamericana in 2006, he ventured into the film industry. He gained valuable experience during his two-year stint at Lemon Studios before relocating to Los Angeles, California, where he served as an administrative director for an industrial design firm. Upon completing his master’s degree in finance at TEC de Monterrey, with specializing in corporate finance and investment project evaluation, he returned to Mexico City. In 2019, he joined Perro Azul, a production company, as a partner and CFO.

Rodrigo Cortina

While still studying business administration at UIA in 2006, he ventured into the film industry. He gained valuable experience during his two-year stint at Lemon Studios before relocating to Los Angeles, California, where he served as an administrative director for an industrial design firm. Upon completing his master’s degree in finance at TEC de Monterrey, with a specialization in corporate finance and investment project evaluation, he returned to Mexico City. In 2019, he joined Perro Azul, a production company, as a partner and CFO.