A writer's instinct.
A producer's follow-through.
Maya Averi | Producer, Writer & Documentary Filmmaker
I bring stories from the page into production, connecting creative development with the people, planning, and collaboration it takes to make them.
My work spans award-winning commercials, independent narrative films, and documentaries, with experience as a producer, director, 1st assistant director, associate producer, and production assistant on feature productions.
Story is where I start.
Writing has always been the foundation of my work: finding the emotional thread, understanding a perspective, and shaping an idea into something people can connect with.
That foundation led me into commercial production, where I have written and produced award-winning work and built an in-house video production operation from the ground up. My background in branding and marketing adds an understanding of audience, purpose, and the responsibility of communicating someone else’s story.
Across independent productions, I have worked as a producer and 1st assistant director, served as an associate producer on short films, and worked as a production assistant on feature productions. Those experiences have shaped how I collaborate, with attention to both the creative intention and the practical needs of the people bringing it to life.
More recently, I've expanded into directing and producing both short and feature-length documentaries. I bring curiosity, preparation, and care to the process, whether I’m helping develop a story, assembling a production, or supporting a director and crew on set.
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How we can work together.
For filmmakers
Producing and story development support for independent narrative and documentary projects. I work alongside directors and production teams to shape ideas, coordinate resources, and guide the process of making a film.
For brands & organizations
Concept development, scriptwriting, and producing for commercials, branded films, and documentary storytelling. I help organizations find the story within their message and build a production around its audience and purpose.
What are you working on?
A film in development, a production coming together, or an organization with a story to tell?
I’d welcome a conversation about where I can contribute.
Based in Chicagoland, working across southeastern Wisconsin, and available to discuss projects elsewhere.
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