Hello, I'm Maria Vanessa Reyes, an accomplished Line Producer and Unit Production Manager based in Atlanta, GA, available for travel and remote projects. I specialize in budgeting and financial control from development through wrap, guiding union and non-union productions, supervising crews, and negotiating vendors to maximize efficiency while protecting the creative vision. I've built a track record across studio, cable, and independent productions, balancing creative ambition with fiscal discipline to deliver on time and on budget. With deep knowledge of Georgia's film infrastructure and multi-state shoots, I excel at risk management, permits and insurance, schedule optimization, and collaborating with post-production teams to ensure deliverables meet network requirements.

Maria Vanessa Reyes

Hello, I'm Maria Vanessa Reyes, an accomplished Line Producer and Unit Production Manager based in Atlanta, GA, available for travel and remote projects. I specialize in budgeting and financial control from development through wrap, guiding union and non-union productions, supervising crews, and negotiating vendors to maximize efficiency while protecting the creative vision. I've built a track record across studio, cable, and independent productions, balancing creative ambition with fiscal discipline to deliver on time and on budget. With deep knowledge of Georgia's film infrastructure and multi-state shoots, I excel at risk management, permits and insurance, schedule optimization, and collaborating with post-production teams to ensure deliverables meet network requirements.

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Hello, I’m Maria Vanessa Reyes, an accomplished Line Producer and Unit Production Manager based in Atlanta, GA, available for travel and remote projects. I specialize in budgeting and financial control from development through wrap, guiding union and non-union productions, supervising crews, and negotiating vendors to maximize efficiency while protecting the creative vision.

I’ve built a track record across studio, cable, and independent productions, balancing creative ambition with fiscal discipline to deliver on time and on budget. With deep knowledge of Georgia’s film infrastructure and multi-state shoots, I excel at risk management, permits and insurance, schedule optimization, and collaborating with post-production teams to ensure deliverables meet network requirements.

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Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Line Producer / Unit Production Manager / Supervisor at Freelance – Film & Television
January 1, 2017 - Present
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

Education

Master of Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
Bachelor's Degree at Universidad Rafael Belloso Chacín – Maracaibo, Venezuela
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
Master of Arts – Film & Television Production at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree – Communication / Media Studies at Universidad Rafael Belloso Chacín – Maracaibo, Venezuela
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment