MARIA F. LEON
Making magic happen through creative storytelling
Maria brings more than 15-years of production experience in broadcast television, marketing videos, award winning documentaries, short and feature films from independent productions and top studios like Independent Television Service, Lionsgate Films, Radical Media, Paramount Pictures and Annapurna Films. She has produced commercials and web series for clients like Adobe, Salesforce, Dockers, Ancestry.com, Zynga, Nextracker, PAN America and PBS, including the Emmy Nominated series Brief But Spectacular.
Maria holds a BA in Cinema Arts and a Masters of Fine Arts from Harvard University. She is a passionate storyteller with published written works in the San Francisco Chronicle, East Bay Express and NPR. Maria believes different perspectives create a rich creative environment. She prioritizes those values in her creative storytelling and through the hiring of diverse talent and crews.
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 on-screen talent and the technical crew to capture high quality authentic content that resonates with viewers.
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.
