Maria Vanessa Reyes

Oversaw full physical production for multiple narrative films and TV projects, managing budgets ranging from low-budget indies to network features. Created and maintained top sheets, cost reports, cash flows, and final budgets, ensuring financial accountability through wrap. Led script breakdowns and stripboards, collaborating with directors and producers to optimize schedules and reduce costs without compromising story. Supervised department heads (Camera, G&E, Art, Costume, Sound, Locations, Production Office). Negotiated vendor contracts, equipment rentals, locations, and lodging, consistently delivering cost savings. Managed union and non-union crews, deal memos, timecards, payroll coordination, and compliance. Oversaw travel logistics, housing, per diem, and transportation for cast and crew. Coordinated insurance, COIs, permits, safety plans, and production risk mitigation. Partnered with post-production teams to ensure deliverables, music cue sheets, and network requirements