MARIA BISSELL

Creative Producer
Los Angeles, CA

Professional Overview

Creative Producer with 10+ years of experience developing and producing entertainment-driven video content from ideation through publishing. Skilled at translating research, data, and creative instincts into platform-native storytelling that resonates with targeted audiences.

Experienced leading full-cycle video production; from creative development and on-set execution to editorial supervision, metadata strategy, and digital launch. Known for strong editorial judgment, calm leadership in high-pressure environments, and delivering high-quality content at speed across branded, digital, and feature formats.

Selected for multiple extended engagements with major entertainment brands based on performance and trust.

Selected Producing Credits

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 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).
Noggin Knows (Season 3) — Project Manager
Educational preschool series for Noggin (Nickelodeon incorporating PAW Patrol & Bubble Guppies IP).

Professional Experience

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

Peacock Kids | Associate Producer | 2020–2021
Produced franchise-driven digital originals for major IP including Barbie, Trolls, Jurassic, and Gabby’s Dollhouse. Led shoot execution, vendor coordination, localization, and post-production workflows for global digital distribution. Managed editorial oversight, platform compliance, and social cutdowns to optimize performance and brand alignment.

Noggin (Nickelodeon) | Project Manager | 2022–2023
Supported development and production teams across high-volume, concurrent series. Implemented scalable tracking systems and cross-functional workflows to maintain delivery standards, schedule integrity, and quality control across internal teams and international 2D and 3D animation vendors.

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

Skills