Maya Santos Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Washington, United States

Director/Editor of 30+ short documentary-style videos for FORM follows FUNCTION, KCET Departures, Salvation Army Vision Network, Los Angeles Conservancy, One Day on Earth and CBRE with videos appearing in Curbed LA, Eastsider TV, KCET and various film festivals both domestic and international. Editorial skills include color balancing, audio mixing, and graphics via Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Avid, AfterEffects, and Resolve. In addition to the Editor role she also serves as Producer, 2nd Camera/DP, and Director.

Teaching Community Impact Media, an Advanced Production course at California State University Los Angeles, Television Film and Media Studies in Partnership with Hauser & Wirth. In this 17-week course, students learn how to work in teams to create impactful non-fiction videos for non-profit organizations.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Los Angeles, California

Lead Director and Manager of a 4-6 person collaborative working on multiple media projects with various budgets/timelines. Lead pre-production, production, and post-production processes simultaneously. Consult, conceptualize, collaborate, and partner with individuals, organizations and institutions on projects from planning and execution to distribution. Serving as Director, Editor and/or DP/2nd Camera.

New York, New York, United States

Worked on exterior restorations of housing developments in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. Creating CAD drawings, filing documents, and managing construction processes with Building Owners, Contractors, and Department of Buildings and Landmarks.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Led creative direction, branding, and launch of +LAB, a creative community development strategy for a Community Development Corporation. Collaborated and partnered with various artists and locals of the Little Tokyo neighborhood of DTLA in implementing various arts & community engagement programs, exhibitions, pop-ups, and neighborhood campaigns.

Burbank, California, United States

Field Producer for SoCal Connected, Offline Editor for Artbound, Studio A, and Border Blaster, Producer/Production Assistant for Content & Development

Los Angeles, California, United States

Lead Editor of short documentaries about sustainable design, construction, architecture and art. Managed post-production and lead editorial for several short documentary videos simultaneously with different deadlines. Worked with team of 5-6 and served as DP and/or Director under Creative Director.

Berkeley, California, United States

Producer and co-host of APEX Express, a weekly radio program focussed on Asian Pacific American music, issues, and stories. Curated the electronic and hip hop music featuring local and international music and guests. Pre-recorded programs, hosted fund drives, and interviewed various guests as needed.

Oakland, California, United States

Assisted in administrative needs of the Middle School and Academic Principal of a grade 6-12 charter school of approximately 350 students.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Assisted in project management of the 14m project, International District Village Square II, as liaison to community, city, and agency needs. Managed tenant improvements in the Historic Bush Hotel.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Assisted in construction drawings for SeaTac International Airport Renovation, and Seattle Sound transit Light Rail Stations in Rainier Valley.

New York, New York, United States

Assisted in historic restoration projects and the design of the Lower Eastside Manhattan Girl’s Club.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Provide administrative support for the Chinatown International District Neighborhood Plan, coordinate community meetings, presentations, and outreach. Support execution of urban design projects throughout the neighborhood.