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Coaching/Speaking

Accredited Chubbuck Technique teacher

Film and TV Professor at Five Towns College and Adelphi University: Directing Film Aesthetics & Producing

Educator for high school, higher education, emerging professionals, professionals, and entrepreneurship in the arts.

Acting for the director: On stage, On camera, and more...

Educator for On Camera Acting.

Testimonials:

" first worked for Maria during my time on The Caller as a production assistant. Maria gave me the opportunity to work in the field for the first time and give me a taste of what it’s like to work in the film industry. She’s a very knowledgeable and hard working producer, and was kind enough to help me get a jump start in my career. I will forever be appreciative for the opportunities she’s granted me."
- Jason S. Five Towns College Student

"Maria has created an atmosphere for individuals such as myself which allows us to mature within our craft. Working closely with her, I was able to assist in drone b-roll footage. What was amazing about this was that I came into this intern position initially as a BTS Videographer. I feel blessed to have been given the opportunity by Maria to contribute to the on-screen footage. I was also able to work with the Art Department on set to use my photographs in some scenes. Furthermore, Maria has a heart for family and she treats you as such. If I felt out of place in any way, she reassured me that I was there for a reason and that my talent put me there and will take me further. She continues to encourage the growth of my skills, my endeavors, and my heart as I move forward from this experience."
- Andre J. Five Towns College Graduate

"Thank you for everything you taught me over the three weeks we worked together, it was all very informational and I can't wait to apply everything I've learned to my possible acting career one day."
- Keaira S.  Cultural Arts Playhouse Student

"I had an amazing time working with you in the Film and Acting Techniques for the Camera class at the Cultural Arts Playhouse. Having the opportunity to work with you really opened me up as an actor. I learned so many things I never knew, and there were so many great take-aways I got from your class. being able to focus just on my acting with you was incredible.  Thank you for taking the time to teach this class and for helping me as an actor."
- Riley S.  Cultural Arts Playhouse Student

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