Gregory Nava

Gregory Nava

Keynote Speaker: Acclaimed Film Director, Screenwriter & Producer; Director of "Selena" & "El Norte"; Screenwriter of "Frida"

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Gregory Nava Biography

Gregory Nava is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his commitment to bringing Latino stories and experiences to mainstream cinema. Nava directed the short film "The Journal of Diego Rodriguez Silva" while at UCLA, based on the life of García Lorca, and won the Best Dramatic Film Award at the National Student Film Festival.

Nava earned critical attention for his first two feature films, both produced on minimal budgets. "The Confessions of Amans," a medieval drama, won the Best First Feature Award at the Chicago International Film Festival. "El Norte," a film depicting the journey of Guatemalan émigrés in Southern California, received an Academy Award nomination for best screenplay. The film, which addresses the challenges faced by immigrants, has been recognized by the Library of Congress National Film Registry for its cultural significance.

Nava continued to focus on Latino narratives with films such as "My Family/Mi Familia," a multi-generational saga that featured Jennifer Lopez in her first film role. He directed "Selena," the biographical film about the Tejana singer, which starred Lopez and led to a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress. Nava has directed three films—"El Norte," "My Family," and "Selena"—that have been selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for their cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance.

Nava's work also extends to television. He executive produced and directed episodes of the series "American Family: Journey of Dreams" for Public Broadcasting Service. He produced, wrote, and directed the political thriller "Bordertown," which debuted at the Berlin Film Festival and is based on true events in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, starring Jennifer Lopez as a Chicago-based reporter.

In addition to Academy Award, Emmy, and Golden Globe nominations, Nava has received five Imagen Awards, three ALMA Awards, the Hispanic Heritage Award for the Arts at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., the National Hispanic Heritage Foundation Raul Julia Award for Excellence, the Latino Spirit Award from the State of California, and lifetime achievement awards from the National Council of La Raza and the Imagen Foundation. As a Mexican-American filmmaker, Nava has consistently worked to bring Hispanic stories and characters into the mainstream of U.S. popular culture, establishing his influence in American cinema and Latino representation.

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Gregory Nava Videos

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Shaping Latino Representation at the Movies with Gregory Nava
ARRAY 360 | A Conversation with Gregory Nava (2025)

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Gregory Nava is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Hispanic Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion and Television & Film.

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Gregory Nava is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Hispanic Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion and Television & Film. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Gregory Nava can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Amanda Lipp, Jon Proudstar and Steven Canals. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gregory Nava for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/06/2026.

Gregory Nava Videos

I interview Deloris Heurta and director Gregory Nava
Shaping Latino Representation at the Movies with Gregory Nava
ARRAY 360 | A Conversation with Gregory Nava (2025)
  • How do I book Gregory Nava to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Gregory Nava for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Gregory Nava, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Gregory Nava or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Gregory Nava for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Gregory Nava, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Gregory Nava, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Gregory Nava speak about?

    Gregory Nava is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Hispanic Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion and Television & Film.
  • Who is the agent for Gregory Nava?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Gregory Nava for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Gregory Nava for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Gregory Nava or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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