Moctesuma Esparza (born March 12, 1949) is a Mexican-American producer, entertainment executive, entrepreneur and community activist. Moctezuma Esparza is well known for his contributions to the movie industry and commitment to creating opportunities for Latinos everywhere. He is the CEO of Maya Cinemas, a theater chain catering to the United States Latino audience. He is also a partner with Robert Katz in the company Esparza/Katz Productions. Moctezuma founded Maya Entertainment in 2007, a vertically integrated media content company providing full service motion picture distribution and production.He is "an outspoken promoter of Latino films" and many of his films focus on Chicano themes. He has produced over twenty films, several of them for television, and has won over 200 awards.A participant in the 1960s-era movement for the civil rights and equality of Mexican Americans, Esparza remains committed to public service, donating his time to educational, cultural, and professional organizations, especially those that aim to educate Latinos in the business of media production.