Production Design | Art Direction | Fabrication

Gen Quintanilla is an independent art director and production designer with over 30 years experience in film, television, and commercials. He has been in the industry since 1994, with a variety of roles including art direction and production design.

• Early Life: Quintanilla grew up in a predominantly Hispanic low-income neighborhood in Houston's inner city. He attended the High School for Engineering Professionals, where he excelled and was awarded several scholarships to attend the School of Engineering at Texas A&M University. At Texas A&M, he quickly realized that although he thrived in Engineering, his passion was theater and film.  He pivoted his major and earned a B.A. in Theater Arts.  

• Engineering and art: Drawing from his engineering expertise, Quintanilla's work often involves combining his artistic vision with practical engineering knowledge. This is particularly evident in the construction of sets and props, where creative designs must be structurally sound and functional.
  

• Film & TV: His film and TV credits include work on Arlington Road(1999), Frankenfish (2004), Spy Kids 3: Game Over (2003), and Predators (2010). He has also worked on more recent productions like the TV miniseries Fear the Walking Dead: Dead in the Water (2022).

• Commercial Industry: Quintanilla is also a prolific creator in the commercial space. He has worked for major brands and agencies, including:

  • ArtClass
  • Tool
  • RSA Films
  • FREENJOY

• Extensive collaborations: He is known for collaborating with a wide network of other companies and artists, both within his home base of Houston and with partners across and outside of Texas. These collaborations have helped bring his diverse projects to life.

Quintanilla maintains deep roots in Texas. He is currently based out of Houston, TX. His work can be found on MonsterArt.org.