Ricardo has an extensive network of contacts in the film industry, including directors, writers, actors, agents, studio executives, and financiers. After retiring as the head of U.S. Homeland Security in the Philippines, he pursued his passion in the entertainment industry. Ricardo leverages his expertise to bring authenticity to crime, thriller, horror, documentary, and action productions. He has worked as a consultant ensuring realistic portrayals of law enforcement and special weapons and tactics operations in television and film. Ricardo excels in script development, crisis management, and team collaboration, maintaining high standards of integrity, attention to detail, and educational commitment. Ricardo is also a Licensed Professional Boxing Manager, giving him the expertise in managing talented individuals at the highest levels. Ricardo has appeared in major events with Top Rank Boxing Promotions in the United States giving him the understanding of all areas of a major production within the entertainment industry. Ricardo’s unique background makes him an invaluable asset for productions seeking genuine and engaging content in the crime, thriller, horror, documentary, and action genres

Ricardo Navalta is a producer with over 30 years of law enforcement experience, specializing in undercover operations, SWAT, and all areas of large scale investigations. His career highlights include all aspects of law enforcement at both the local and federal levels. His diverse expertise in undercover assignments, tactical SWAT operations, and multi-jurisdictional investigations ensure movies stay authentic to real life situations. Ricardo has a Bachelor’s of Science in Professional Administration from Barry University in Miami, Florida. This degree program focuses on both business and public administration, having made it easier for him to manage large multi-million dollar budgets with the United States government. This was paramount to allowing him to understand all the financial aspects of large projects and the ability to secure funding and manage resources effectively. Throughout Ricardo’s extensive career, he developed expertise in budgeting, financing, contract negotiation, and marketing. Ricardo held several leadership roles in his career with a proven ability to lead and manage large teams, often across multiple high risk projects simultaneously. With his role in such high profile positions, he built strong decision making skills and the ability to handle high pressure situations.