I am an award-winning filmmaker and production operations leader with 15+ years overseeing large-scale content workflows, post-production teams, and international deliverables. Previously, I served as HBO's Operations Manager, supervising final QC and global delivery for major series and documentaries across 17 European markets and Latin America. As a director and producer of the award-winning feature documentary TransMexico, I led development, field reporting, editing supervision, localization, and festival delivery, while building partnerships with festivals, networks, and community organizations to maximize impact and reach. My work spans documentary, docu-follow, vérité, and interview-driven formats, always focused on telling intimate stories with cultural resonance.…

Claudia Sanchez

I am an award-winning filmmaker and production operations leader with 15+ years overseeing large-scale content workflows, post-production teams, and international deliverables. Previously, I served as HBO's Operations Manager, supervising final QC and global delivery for major series and documentaries across 17 European markets and Latin America. As a director and producer of the award-winning feature documentary TransMexico, I led development, field reporting, editing supervision, localization, and festival delivery, while building partnerships with festivals, networks, and community organizations to maximize impact and reach. My work spans documentary, docu-follow, vérité, and interview-driven formats, always focused on telling intimate stories with cultural resonance.…

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I am an award-winning filmmaker and production operations leader with 15+ years overseeing large-scale content workflows, post-production teams, and international deliverables. Previously, I served as HBO’s Operations Manager, supervising final QC and global delivery for major series and documentaries across 17 European markets and Latin America.

As a director and producer of the award-winning feature documentary TransMexico, I led development, field reporting, editing supervision, localization, and festival delivery, while building partnerships with festivals, networks, and community organizations to maximize impact and reach. My work spans documentary, docu-follow, vérité, and interview-driven formats, always focused on telling intimate stories with cultural resonance.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Portuguese
Beginner

Work Experience

Director | Producer at SOCIAL FILM PROJECTS II INC.
January 1, 2023 - Present
Directed and produced the award-winning feature documentary TransMexico, leading all phases including development, field reporting, cinematography supervision, localization, and festival delivery. Managed six-figure production budgets, contracts, insurance, payroll, and vendor negotiations. Hired and supervised field crews across the U.S. and Mexico, planned multi-city vérité and docu-follow shoots, and oversaw post-production workflows including rough cuts, color, sound, subtitles, and master delivery for festivals and distributors. Oversaw bilingual workflows (English/Spanish subtitling) and territory-specific versions. Developed unscripted formats focused on LGBTQ+ narratives, identity, culture, and resilience, and built partnerships with festivals, networks, community organizations, and media outlets to maximize impact.
Business Operations Manager – EMEA (Post-Production & Global Delivery) at HBO MAX EUROPE — Warner Media
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Directed final post-production QC and international delivery workflows for premium HBO originals across 17 European territories. Supervised image, audio, dubbing, and subtitle QC across language versions, ensuring broadcast-grade quality, sync integrity, and 5.1 audio compliance. Led international versioning, including localized masters, M&E tracks, dubbed audio, subtitle packs, metadata, artwork, and legal/compliance documentation. Collaborated with mastering vendors, post houses, localization studios, engineering, and legal teams to resolve issues prior to launch. Managed go-live workflows under tight deadlines and ensured regional standards for delivery and regulatory compliance.
New Media Distribution Technician (Post-Production QC & Delivery) at HBO LATIN AMERICA
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2021
Led the Content Validation Team for Latin America and the U.S., supervising QC for major titles including Game of Thrones, Westworld, Euphoria, The Deuce, and hundreds of films. Executed full QC across image, audio, subtitles, and dubbing; oversaw localization across Spanish, Portuguese, and English versions. Supported HBO GO / HBO Max launches through master validation and cross-platform playback testing. Validated 15,000+ titles across Smart TVs, iOS, Android, Roku, Chromecast, and desktop platforms. Coordinated with engineering, post-production, affiliates, and regional content teams across the U.S., Mexico, and Colombia.
Satellite Producer, News & Live Programming at TELEMUNDO / NBC UNIVERSAL
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Managed national and international news production for Al Rojo Vivo, Noticiero Telemundo, Latin Billboard Awards, and major live specials. Coordinated field footage, live feeds, interviews, and satellite operations under breaking-news conditions. Produced fast-turnaround coverage during large-scale global events, strengthening editorial judgment, logistics, and real-time decision-making skills.

Education

B.A. Communication & Television Production at Barry University
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026
A.A. Arts at Miami Dade College
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026
Production for TV & New Media at NYU Continuing Studies
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026
Law for Producers at NYU Continuing Studies
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026

Qualifications

Audience Choice Award Winner at Santa Barbara International Film Festival, California
February 14, 2024 - February 14, 2025
TransMexico Film Documentary Winner- Director - Claudia Sanchez Santa Barbara International Film Festival is an Oscar qualifier film festival.
Award Winner Best Documentary New York Latino Film Festival (2024)
September 23, 2024 - September 26, 2025
New York Film Festival - Award winner TransMexico Best Documentary of the year.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet
    paper TransMexico Trailer

    Three TransLatinas recount how they emerged from self imposed isolation to successfully navigate the brutally transphobic culture of Mexico to find respect, love and fulfilling careers.
    Trailer available in youtube

    If you have issues clicking this link, please go to youtube.com and type "“TransMexico (🏆Award-Winning Documentary Trailer)Discover the Stories Changing Latin America” by channel “Social film projects org”