MARIA CRISTINA
Screenwriter
New York,NY
Summary
Multidisciplinary storyteller with a background in screenwriting, directing, acting, editing, and narrative design across film, games, and emerging AI media. Skilled in crafting coming-of-age horror that explores the subjective realities of emotionally trapped characters. Columbia MFA graduate and Humanitas/AFF semi-finalist, with technical experience in Maya, Unity, Premiere, Avid, Da Vinci and Final Draft. Fluent in Spanish and English, and known for a collaborative spirit.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
ASSIST. TO STORY PROD.
MTV'S 16 & Pregnant
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted Story Producer in developing character arcs and storylines for unscripted television show. Also did assembly cuts, Avid Script Sync and organized transcription work from transcribers.
EDITOR
Before We Leave Venezuela
01.2019 - 05.2019
Edited Documentary film about a Venezuelan returning to his country to climb the highest mountain. For more details visit: beforeweleavevenezuela.com
EDITOR
Cuban Americans in Cuba
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Edited a series of shorts about Cuban Americans going to Cuba for the first time done with Cube One Foundation.
DOC. PROGRAMMER
New York Latino Film Festival
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Main documentary programmer that oversaw submissions along with winning documentaries and Q&A events.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film Editing & Sound Design
University of North Carolina School of The Arts
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States05-2017
Master of Fine Arts - Screenwriting
Columbia University
New York, New York, United States05-2025
Skills
Autodesk Maya
Unity
Avid Media Composer
Premier Pro
Miro Board
World-Building
Narrative Design
Branching narrative
Screenwriting
Project Organizing
Communication
MS office
Teamwork and collaboration
Researching trends online
Fiction and Documentary Editing
Script Sync
Da Vinci
Screenwriting Awards
- 03/24, SLOAN FOUNDATION PRODUCTION GRANT WINNER, Citrus Green - Short Animation Film
- 08/23, HUMANITAS SEMIFINALIST, The Night of the Dragon- Feature Screenplay
- 08/23, AFF SECOND PLACE, The Night of the Dragon- Feature Screenplay
- 08/23, AFF SECOND PLACE, Citrus Green - Short Animation Film
- 08/22, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, Emerging Female Filmmaker Award
Timeline
ASSIST. TO STORY PROD.
MTV'S 16 & Pregnant
02.2020 - 01.2021
EDITOR
Before We Leave Venezuela
01.2019 - 05.2019
EDITOR
Cuban Americans in Cuba
08.2018 - 11.2018
DOC. PROGRAMMER
New York Latino Film Festival
05.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film Editing & Sound Design
University of North Carolina School of The Arts
Master of Fine Arts - Screenwriting
Columbia University