M is a visual storyteller working in cinema, photography, and digital content. She received her M.F.A. from CALARTS in Film/Video. As an award-winning filmmaker, she has received the Adrienne Shelly Award for excellence in directing, best short film awards for "Palm Trees..." and "moonless," and screenwriting awards for "orbiters." "Palm Trees..." also aired on BET's Lens on Talent.
Her previous experience reaches across industries producing video and digital content, gaming, episodic TV, feature-length films, commercial and fashion video, and product management.
Holding positions on the board of Bay Area Women in Film and Media and the Leadership Team for Women in Film allows Maria t...