MARIA BISSELL

Producer
Los Angeles, CA

Professional Overview

Producer specializing in localization and post-production with 10+ years of experience developing and producing digital, branded, narrative, and streaming content across video, social, and multi-platform distribution. Produced 150+ videos generating 477M+ views, with hands-on experience spanning creative development, production operations, post-production, localization workflows, and global content delivery. Known for translating complex ideas into compelling, accessible stories while leading cross-functional teams through fast-moving productions from concept through final delivery.

Selected Producing Credits

Localizations

Jurassic World: Bumpy & Toro’s Snacktivity Search — 4.9M+ views
- Localized into French, German, and LATAM Spanish markets; LATAM Spanish version reaching 17M+ views, providing key insights into regional performance and localization strategy.
Trolls - DIY & Character-driven Branded Content

Oversaw localized one-off and series content across French, German, and LATAM Spanish. Currently ~790K views, demonstrating repeatable performance across markets.

Spirit Riding Free - Branded Digital Series & Compilations
- Produced and localized content across EU and LATAM currently at ~530k views.

Narrative Features

Busted (2025) — Writer/Producer
Independent feature starring Elsie Fisher and Ty Simpkins. Currently wrapping up post-production.
How to Deter a Robber (2021) — Writer/Producer
Fantastic Fest premiere. Sales by XYZ Films. Distributed by Shout! Factory. Previously streamed on STARZ.
Corridor Four (2018) — Producer/Editor
Screened at Hawaii International Film Festival and LA Asian Pacific Film Festival. Aired on PBS.

Branded Content

Barbie’s #Dreamhouse — Producer
Branded digital series for Mattel (Barbie franchise).
Cave Tales — Producer
Branded digital series for Mattel (Cave Club franchise).
Canyon PALs Adventure — Producer
Branded digital series for Dreamworks (Spirit Untamed franchise).
Gabby’s Dollhouse Toy Play Adventures — Producer
Branded digital series for Netflix/DreamWorks Animation (Gabby’s Dollhouse franchise).
Trolls Scrapbook Stories — Producer
Branded digital series for DreamWorks Animation (Trolls franchise).
Jurassic: Bumpy & Toro’s Snacktivity Search — Producer
Branded content for DreamWorks (Jurassic World franchise).

Professional Experience

Freelance Producer | 2014–Present
Lead end-to-end production across narrative features, branded campaigns, and digital content initiatives, overseeing budgets, schedules, vendor negotiations, contracts, union agreements, permits, licensing, and final delivery. Partner with creative, legal, marketing, and executive stakeholders to execute large-scale productions while maintaining operational clarity, financial accountability, and on-time delivery across multiple platforms and territories.

Oversee post-production and localization workflows including international vendor coordination, translation, VO integration, asset versioning, and multi-language delivery across global markets.

Earlier career roles include Writers’ Assistant ("Cousins For Life” - Nickelodeon), Showrunners’ Assistant (Disney & Nickelodeon), and TV Packaging Assistant (Creative Artists Agency).

Skills