Hi, I’m Reina Bonta, a filmmaker and writer based in Alameda, California. I direct, write, and produce documentary and narrative projects that explore identity, empowerment, and culture, with a focus on stories that ignite conversation and social impact. My work spans short films, documentary features, and collaborations with streaming platforms, festivals, and media outlets, always aiming to elevate underrepresented voices. When I’m not on set, I freelance as a writer for outlets like ESPN, The Creative Independent, and Positively Filipino, and I seek fellowships and partnerships that expand opportunities for diverse storytellers in film and sports. I’m passionate about using cinema to connect communities and drive positive change.

Reina Bonta

Hi, I’m Reina Bonta, a filmmaker and writer based in Alameda, California. I direct, write, and produce documentary and narrative projects that explore identity, empowerment, and culture, with a focus on stories that ignite conversation and social impact. My work spans short films, documentary features, and collaborations with streaming platforms, festivals, and media outlets, always aiming to elevate underrepresented voices. When I’m not on set, I freelance as a writer for outlets like ESPN, The Creative Independent, and Positively Filipino, and I seek fellowships and partnerships that expand opportunities for diverse storytellers in film and sports. I’m passionate about using cinema to connect communities and drive positive change.

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Hi, I’m Reina Bonta, a filmmaker and writer based in Alameda, California. I direct, write, and produce documentary and narrative projects that explore identity, empowerment, and culture, with a focus on stories that ignite conversation and social impact. My work spans short films, documentary features, and collaborations with streaming platforms, festivals, and media outlets, always aiming to elevate underrepresented voices.

When I’m not on set, I freelance as a writer for outlets like ESPN, The Creative Independent, and Positively Filipino, and I seek fellowships and partnerships that expand opportunities for diverse storytellers in film and sports. I’m passionate about using cinema to connect communities and drive positive change.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director and Producer at Maybe It’s Just the Rain
January 1, 2025 - Present
Directed and produced a Fil-Am documentary short film.
Writer-Director and Producer at LA HI
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Wrote, directed, and produced a narrative short film.
Archiv al Producer at Unspecified Documentary (Sundance 2023 World Premiere) / Prime Video distribution
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Archival producer for a documentary that premiered at Sundance 2023 and distributed by Prime Video.
Creative Producer at Rhino (Wildlife Conservation Documentary) / Laikipia, Kenya
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Creative producer for a wildlife documentary shot in Laikipia, Kenya; world premiere at Sundance 2021 with Prime Video distribution.
West Coast Production Intern at HBO (Warner Media)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Oversaw the production workflow for HBO/HBO Max original programming: editing budget templates, drafting crew lists, and completing production coverage for series such as Succession, Westworld, and Insecure.

Education

B.A. at Yale University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2022

Qualifications

AAPI Futures Impact Producer Fellowship
January 1, 2025 - March 16, 2026
CAPE Sundance Asian American Creatives House Selection
January 1, 2025 - March 16, 2026
Selected to lead an Impact Campaign for the documentary 'Maybe It’s Just the Rain'
January 1, 2025 - March 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services