La Matadora: A Tale of Defiance and Passion in 1940s Mexico

Production Details

Title: La Matadora
Format: Feature Film
Production Begins: Fall 2025
Filming Location: Mexico City – Los Angeles
Producers: Lyle Howry, Kevin Kinsey, Rudy Youngblood, John Kevin Robinson
Writers:
Line Producer: Grant Gilmore
Cast: Rudy Youngblood

Synopsis

Set against the fiery backdrop of 1940s Mexico, La Matadora tells the electrifying tale of Isabel Fernández — a fearless, soul-stirring bullfighter who shatters tradition and dares to dominate a male-driven arena. She’s not just fighting bulls… she’s confronting society itself. Nico Cortez, as the tortured artist, is mesmerized by Isabel’s untamed spirit and is drawn into a passionate journey of self-discovery. With every brushstroke, he seeks clarity; with every heartbeat, he is pulled deeper into Isabel’s orbit. She, meanwhile, redefines herself in the bloodstained sand of the Plaza de Toros, where one wrong move could mean death — and where love, too, becomes a dangerous game.
Please note: This production is not yet released.

Production Companies

Skinfly Entertainment
5619 Lankershim Blvd., 123
North Hollywood, CA 91601
info@skinflyentertainment.com
Exodus Entertainment
11111 Santa Monica Blvd. #1700
LA, CA 90025
424-274-2133
kevin.kinsey@omnimediaholdings.com

About La Matadora

Set in 1940s Mexico, La Matadora follows Isabel Fernández, an audacious bullfighter challenging the norms of her time. As she battles in the ring, she also confronts societal expectations and fights for recognition in a male-dominated sport. Accompanying her is Nico Cortez, an artist captivated by Isabel’s spirit. Through his art, he seeks to understand not only her struggle but also his own path. The film explores the complexities of love and ambition, with every moment in the ring reflecting a deeper journey of self-discovery and defiance.

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