The Best Latino Filmmakers in Hollywood

As the film world continues to expand into a global market place, many Latino filmmakers are crossing over and making it in Hollywood.

Successful directors such as Guillermo Del Toro, Robert Rodriguez, Alfonso Cuaron and Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu are leveling the playing field, making it possible for Hispanics to have a greater impact on Hollywood blockbusters.

American and Western audiences enjoy the Hispanic flare for storytelling that often comes across in a creative and innovative way.

Here are the top Latino filmmakers in Hollywood right now.

Alfonso Cuaron

Alfonso Cuaron is arguably the most decorated Hispanic director scoring two Oscar wins for his directing and editing of "Gravity." Critical acclaim is an important aspect when it comes to films that are more artsy than popular.

Cuaron is able to produce big blockbuster numbers while staying true to the art medium, and and somehow still creating a truly beautiful setting in the same space.

Unlike most directors, Cuaron is able to direct, write and edit, and has scored Oscar nominations in each category.

Guillermo Del Toro

When it comes to commercial success, Guillermo Del Toro has directed a ton of blockbusters, even as he stays true to his darker roots in films like Pans Labyrinth, a film that earned him an Oscar nod for the screenplay.

His early filmmaking success lead Del Toro to be able to tackle projects like Hell Boy and Pacific Rim in 2013.

Del Toro is currently taking a break from the director's chair and has moved on to producing.

Robert Rodriguez

Robert Rodriguez has an amazing style when it comes to filmmaking. Much like Cuaron, Rodriguez is able to write, edit, direct and complete numerous other tasks when it comes to movie making. He's also hands on, picking out all the music that appears in his films.

Rodriguez stays true to his Latin roots by centering themes and characters around Hispanic issues.

Rodriguez recently found success with his film series, Machete, a style that American audiences had never seen before. The film is raw and grainy, leaving the viewer with a bizarre feeling after the credits roll, and setting Rodriguez apart from the competition.

Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu

When it comes to story telling, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu is the best in the business.

Inarritu is famous for his films that have four to five different plotlines running through them. The ending of 21 Grams and Babel feature odd coincidences that ties all the loose ends together.

Inarritu has been nominated for two Oscars, both coming from Babel.