Summary

Native from Brazil, currently residing in Los Angeles where achieved a BFA Degree in Filmmaking. A team player, Mariana directed, produced and shot multiple award winning projects during her years in Film School.

Credits

9/15 – 9/16

Director (Writer)

Advertising Details
9/15 – 9/16

Pitched commercial idea for scientists and engineers from the James Webb Telescope Project at NASA and Northrop Grumman. The Minute Spot for the telescope was chosen for production and is currently in post-production.

3/15 – 3/16

Director (Writer) Went to See the Gypsy

Film (Feature-length) — Novelo Filmes - Documentary Feature Details
3/15 – 3/16

Director for Went to See the Gypsy, a feature documentary on the life and times of Jonathan Shaw, the legendary gypsy tattoo artist who traveled the seven seas tattooing personalities such as Johnny Depp and Yakuza Leaders.

12/15 – 1/16

Director (Shooter)

Advertising Details
12/15 – 1/16

Worked with company's directors to write, direct, shoot and edit a crowdfunding video for their upcoming bikini line.

9/15 – 1/16

Producer Ms Meng

Film (Short) Details
9/15 – 1/16

Built schedules and budgets, found locations, hired the crew, organized calendars and castings. Created business plans and dealt with production paperwork. Created Press-Kit and submitted to festivals.

7/15 – 1/16

Producer Choke

Film (Short) Details
7/15 – 1/16

Built schedules and budgets, found locations, hired the crew, organized calendars and castings. Created business plans and dealt with production paperwork. Created Press-Kit and submitted to festivals.

12/15 – 12/15

Production Assistant For the Love of Spock

Film (Feature-length) Details
12/15 – 12/15

Supported the Camera Department cleaning lenses, building cameras, and charging batteries. Helped production with crafties and organization. Assisted the Art Department with wrapping the set and cataloging props.

11/15 – 11/15

First Assistant Director Pumpkin

Film (Short) Details
11/15 – 11/15

Became the Director's right-hand person, broke down the script into a shot-by-shot schedule. Sent out call-sheets and on set made sure the shooting schedule was being followed and handled unexpected situations professionally.

10/15 – 10/15

Still Photographer (BTS) The Quartet

Film (Short) Details
10/15 – 10/15

Assembled and set up equipment. Photographed and filmed set operations. Interviewed the crew and cast. Edited pictures and videos, and delivered to producers for use in the project's Press Kit.

Recos

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Education

Class of '15

New York Film Academy

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)/Filmmaking
Class of '12

Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

Bachelor/History

My Gear

  • GoPro
  • Macbook Pro
  • DJI Phantom 2
  • Manfrotto Tripod
  • Canon 1dc
  • CANON SPEEDLITE 430EX II FLASH
  • • 3x 128gb CF Card
  • • 3x Canon LPE-4N battery
  • • Canon 24mm F/1.4
  • • Canon 24mm-105mm F/4.0
  • • Canon 70-200 USM F/2.8
  • • Handheld Rig
  • • Konova 3ft Slider
  • • Rode VideoMic Pro
  • • Sigma 50mm F/1.4
  • • Sigma EXDG 15mm F/2.8

Skills

  • Editing
  • Film Production
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Photography
  • Social Media
  • Final Draft
  • Screenwriting
  • Short Films
  • Final Cut Pro 7
  • Movie Magic Budgeting
  • Film Direction
  • Behind the Scenes
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Movie Magic Scheduling
  • Video Games
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Events Coordination
  • Events Organisation