Draft:Mariana Méndez

Mariana Méndez
Born
Mariana Méndez Alejandre

(1992-11-10) 10 November 1992 (age 32)
NationalityMexican
Alma materNew York Film Academy, New York University Stern School of Business
OccupationFilm producer

Mariana Méndez (born November 10, 1992) is a Mexican film producer based in the United States.[1]

Early life and education

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Méndez was born in Guadalajara, Mexico in 1992.[2] She earned a bachelor's degree in Film & TV Production from the New York Film Academy in 2015. She also earned an MBA from New York University Stern School of Business in 2024.[2]

Career

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Méndez has produced notable films including Oscar nominated shorts in both the live action and animation spaces.[3][4] Her latest animated film, HUMO, was shortlisted for the 2024 Academy Awards[5] and nominated for an Annie Award.[6]

Since 2017, Méndez has been a part of Joshua Jason Public Relations, a platform through which she supports the execution of Academy Award campaigns for entertainment companies such as Warner Bros., Apple Inc., Focus Features and others.[7] She has also led campaigns for the Oscar winning shorts such as Skin (2019 film) and The Neighbors' Window (2020), along with five other nominated shorts.[8][9]

Méndez is a member of the Producers Guild of America and she sits on the board of the Jalisco Film Commission.[10]

Filmography

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Year Title Type
2012 Viviendo Van TV Series
2013 Zero Hour Short
2014 Unscripted Short
2016 OverAgain Short
2016 The Visitor Short
2017 The Last Bookstore Short
2018 Callback Short
2020 Ala Kachuu Short
2021 Beast Short
2023 Humo Short

References

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  1. ^ Robin Yacoubian,"Mariana Méndez Alejandre to Executive Produce Ala Kachuu – Take and Run". flickfeast.co.uk. 19 February 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Interview: Mexican Film Producer Mariana Méndez Dives Into Animation". candidxcinema.com. 21 May 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Nyfa Alum Joins As Producer For Oscar-Nominated Film, "Bestia"". nyfa.edu. 7 March 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  4. ^ Claudia Vazquez,"Exclusive: Inzomnia Producer Mariana Méndez Alejandre Speaks Taking Notes from Guillermo del Toro". en.entretenimiento.news. 29 April 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  5. ^ "96th Oscars® Shortlists In 10 Award Categories Announced". press.oscars.org. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  6. ^ "Fify One Annie Awards". annieawards.org. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  7. ^ "Joshua Jason Public Relations = Our Team". annieawards.org. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  8. ^ Marissa Tomeo,"Mariana Méndez Alejandre to Co-Produce BESTIA". broadwayworld.com. 19 February 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  9. ^ "Exclusive: Inzomnia Producer Mariana Méndez Alejandre Talks Taking Notes From Guillermo del Toro". movieweb.com. 28 April 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  10. ^ "Echo Chamber - 284 - Part Two (Humo)". podcaphilia.com. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
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