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Maria Gavin

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I’m an Emmy-winning documentary producer, writer, and storyteller based in Los Angeles, with deep experience shaping real human stories for television, documentary, and unscripted formats.

About

I’m an Emmy-winning documentary producer, writer, and storyteller based in Los Angeles, with deep experience shaping real human stories for television, documentary, and unscripted formats. I combine journalistic curiosity with producing instincts—developing narrative structure, conducting interviews, and guiding projects through production and post while protecting clarity, continuity, and authenticity.

I enjoy building compelling storylines through research, subject development, and thoughtful footage review, then collaborating closely with editors to bring stories to life for diverse audiences. I’m also bilingual in English and Spanish and have production experience spanning documentary, entertainment, lifestyle, and educational content, along with classroom and mentorship work to help emerging filmmakers grow their craft.

  • 10 years' experience
  • Joined November 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education

Work experience· 4 roles

Film Production Instructor · UCLA Summer DiscoveryJun 2026 – Aug 2026 · 3 mos

Taught middle-school students the fundamentals of film production, guiding creative development and hands-on project work.

Adjunct Professor · California College of Arizona State UniversityJan 2021 – Dec 2025 · 5 yrs

Taught documentary and unscripted storytelling and producing. Mentored emerging filmmakers and connected classroom learning with professional production practices.

Freelance Producer, Writer & StorytellerJan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

Develop and produce television, documentary, and digital content. Contribute research, writing, and interviewing expertise to draw out authentic subject perspectives. Collaborate with production teams and editors to maintain narrative continuity and shape story development from concept through production and post-production.

Production & Post-Production Coordinator · Triage Productions / Levity EntertainmentJan 2016 – Jan 2021 · 5 yrs 1 mo

Education· 7

M.A., Communication Research · Stanford University2030 – 2026
B.A., Broadcast Journalism & Communication Theory · University of the Pacific2030 – 2026
Semester Abroad · Anáhuac University, Mexico City2030 – 2026
M.A., Communication Research · Stanford University2030 – 2026

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