Jen Alvares is a film and television producer based in Los Angeles, California, currently serving as a Partner and Executive Producer at Hunters House. In this leadership role, she oversees an entertainment company comprised of multiple specialized divisions, including a visual effects and animation studio, production services, a directors’ representative agency, and an original content arm. Her current professional work focuses on developing and producing high-budget content for global brands, encompassing commercials, feature films, and television series. Beyond her production executive duties, Alvares acts as an advisor to several media companies and is an active speaker and writer on topics including post-production workflows, marketing, and business strategy within the entertainment industry.
With over 15 years of experience in the advertising and film sectors, Alvares has established a specialized expertise in managing multimillion-dollar production cycles and large-scale media projects. She is a recognized member of the Visual Effects Society (VES) and serves as the Co-Founder and President of the iFilm Festival. Her professional trajectory includes significant contributions to the film festival circuit as an Award Jury Member for multiple Academy Award-qualifying festivals. Throughout her career, she has bridged the gap between creative execution and business operations, providing strategic guidance on the complexities of video production and global media distribution. Her background reflects a comprehensive knowledge of both the technical nuances of visual effects and the logistical demands of high-level brand storytelling.