About us.

Jesús Manuel Montané

Founder and CEO

Jesús Manuel Montané is an accomplished filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, and cultural journalist with over three decades of international experience. Beginning his creative path in the pioneering days of video game development, he expanded into print journalism, radio, and television, establishing a reputation for sharp cultural commentary before making a definitive mark in cinema with standout projects like the avant-garde feature film "Ushima-Next", created in collaboration with the legendary playwright Fernando Arrabal. At the helm of Criterium Content, based in Sofia and anchored across major European hubs like Budapest and Barcelona, Jesús Manuel unites classic cinematic storytelling with cutting-edge workflows—including virtual reality and advanced visual effects. By championing international co-productions and pushing the boundaries of digital media, he delivers compelling, visionary projects for contemporary audiences worldwide.