I'm Aditya Mayya, a development executive, writer, and producer with a passion for accessible and undeniable stories. I lead development across the unscripted slate, conduct extensive investigative research, and drive outreach for new projects, pitching to buyers and partners to move ideas forward. I'm excited to collaborate with producers, directors, and talent to bring bold storytelling to life and to build bridges between development, production, and distribution. I've worked on projects like Deep Faking Sam Altman (co-produced with Hart Beat) and Emmy-nominated Telemarketers (Elara Pictures), creating original decks and sizzler reels for pitches and coordinating with distributors.

Aditya Mayya

I'm Aditya Mayya, a development executive, writer, and producer with a passion for accessible and undeniable stories. I lead development across the unscripted slate, conduct extensive investigative research, and drive outreach for new projects, pitching to buyers and partners to move ideas forward. I'm excited to collaborate with producers, directors, and talent to bring bold storytelling to life and to build bridges between development, production, and distribution. I've worked on projects like Deep Faking Sam Altman (co-produced with Hart Beat) and Emmy-nominated Telemarketers (Elara Pictures), creating original decks and sizzler reels for pitches and coordinating with distributors.

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I’m Aditya Mayya, a development executive, writer, and producer with a passion for accessible and undeniable stories. I lead development across the unscripted slate, conduct extensive investigative research, and drive outreach for new projects, pitching to buyers and partners to move ideas forward. I’m excited to collaborate with producers, directors, and talent to bring bold storytelling to life and to build bridges between development, production, and distribution.

I’ve worked on projects like Deep Faking Sam Altman (co-produced with Hart Beat) and Emmy-nominated Telemarketers (Elara Pictures), creating original decks and sizzler reels for pitches and coordinating with distributors.

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Work Experience

Development Executive at Rough House Docs (Unscripted)
September 1, 2023 - Present
Lead development for the unscripted slate; performed extensive investigative research and outreach for development projects; served as the creative liaison on pitches; created original visual decks and sizzler reels; regularly met with buyers, agents, writers, and co-producers to explore development, co-production, and distribution opportunities.
Development Assistant at Rough House Docs
July 1, 2021 - September 1, 2023
Led social media strategy for Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn and grew brand reach by 500%; edited and developed promotional content using Adobe Suite, Canva, Microsoft Office Suite, and Readymag; assisted in developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing talent and with key buyers and partners; supported opportunities in development, co-production, and distribution.
Development Intern at Rough House Docs
January 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021
Assistant to the heads of department; managed calendars and coordinated meetings with executives, filmmakers, and internal staff; booked and created detailed travel and city itinerary packets for domestic and international travel; tracked, reviewed, and wrote coverage on submissions.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at NYU Tisch School of the Arts
September 1, 2016 - May 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment