MARIA F. LEÓN
Making magic happen through creative storytelling
Maria has worked in film & video production for fifteen years. She's a passionate collaborator with a can-do attitude and a creative producer that thrives in the process of realizing and enhancing the creative vision of each of her clients on time and in budget.
She has worked on studio features, running tv series, national commercials, brand and marketing campaigns and independent movies. When not on set, Maria spends time with family and friends, works on her novel and enjoys time outdoors.
Maria believes in the importance of diversity in all aspects of life and she strives to bring inclusion into content creation with the goal of telling the most powerful and impactful stories.
MY SERVICES
Precise Solutions
WRITING
Creative development is one of the the most crucial stages in any project. I love exploring fresh perspectives on a topic and finding the right concepts and words to shape it into a moving story.
PRODUCING
I get things done with friendliness and focus. When it comes to production, I am passionate about finding the best crews and creating a collaborative environment to run sets that are fun and effective.
DIRECTING
Let me take care of your project needs, from Pre-Production to Post. I will work with the on-screen talent and the technical crew to capture high quality content that satisfies your vision.
Let me take care of your project needs, from Pre-Production to Post. I will deliver high quality content that engages audiences and satisfies your brand's vision.
EDITING
The magic starts on the page but it takes a good eye to bring it forward on the screen. I will work with you to find the best bits and pieces in your footage to tell an engaging story.
ABOUT
Maria F. León brings a 15-year track record of production expertise in broadcast television, advertising videos, award winning documentaries and feature films from top studios like Independent Television Service, Lionsgate Films, Paramount pictures and Annapurna. She has produced commercials for national and international campaigns for clients like Salesforce, Dockers, Ancestry.com, Adobe Inc., CBIZ, PBS, Google and dozens more.
Maria received her BA in Cinema Arts and has a MA in Fine Arts from Harvard University Extension School. She has impeccable organization skills and a joyful, creative disposition. She is a passionate storyteller with published written works by the East Bay Express, the Latin American Literary Review and NPR. Maria believes in diversity and inclusion and she prioritizes those values in her storytelling and through the hiring of diverse talent and inclusive crews.