Maru Buendia-Senties

Sr. Post Executive Scripted at Amazon Studios
Director, Screenwriter and Visual Effects Supervisor

Los Angeles, California

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November 2012

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About Maru

Maru Buendia-Senties is an award-winning writer and director. She holds an MFA in Film Production from the University of Texas at Austin, and her films have been supported by NALIP's Latino Lens Narrative Incubator, the Princess Grace Foundation-USA, and the Artist Academy at Lincoln Center. As a post-production and VFX professional, Maru has held staff and freelance roles with a variety of companies in the U.S. and internationally, including Amazon Studios, Troublemaker Studios (Robert Rodriguez), Screen Gems, Annapurna, Mirada Studios (Guillermo del Toro), and Pixomondo, the visual effects company behind Game of Thrones.

Gender:
Female

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Credits

Lucha Underground (2015 - 2016)
Television by El Rey Network (Action) Post Production Coordinator Responsible for assisting Post Supervisor during the production and delivery of the show. Organizing and preparing all documents required by networks, dealing with vendors and managers, and offering additional support to Post Production team.
Cirque du Soleil, Mr. Robot VR, Exxon & Target (2016)
Commercial by Mirada Studios Post Production Coordinator Design, VFX, Animation & VR + Interactive Responsible for assisting during the post-production process and final delivery of various ongoing projects. Organizing and preparing all materials required by clients, working closely with producers, artists, creative directors, and managing vendors, while offering additional support to Post Production team.
Disney Channel -Sounds of Summer (2016)
Commercial by Ficititous Post Production Supervisor Supervised post production of three commercials, while providing support to director and producer by overseeing the editorial team, reviews, color and sound mix session, dealing with vendors and final delivery for broadcasting.
Windows (2016)
Film (short) by Bloodbank Productions Writer & Director Two isolated women bond by sharing their lives from a distance through their apartment windows. They are blocks apart, but despite their efforts, will never meet. Two women. Two windows. Two realities.
8i Inc. (2015)
Commercial by 8i Inc. Production Coordinator Provide assistance to Executive Creative Director and Head of Production during pre-production, production and post for virtual reality shoots. Responsible for inputting invoices, handling all office paperwork, supervising PAs, planning shoots and content deliverables, as well as working closely with producers and dealing with vendors and studio managers.
Commercials, Branded Content, Viral & Documentaries (2015)
Commercial Production Coordinator Provide assistance to Executive Producers and CEO during pre-production, production and post. Responsible for inputting invoices, handling all office paperwork, supervising PAs, as well as assisting with writing treatments, visual research, and editing.
Top Chef Estrellas 2 (2014)
Television by Magical Elves Post Production Cooridnator
Marshal Law: Texas (2014)
Television by Megalomedia Post Production Cooridnator
Quints by Surprise (2014)
Television by Megalomedia Post Production Cooridnator
Bump in The Night (2014)
Film (short) by Bloodbank Productions Writer/Director
Parkland (2013)
Film by Playtone / Peter Landesman Assistant to Producers & On-Set VFX Coordinator
My 600 Lb Life (2013)
Television by Megalomedia Post Production Cooridnator
Half Ton Killer : Tansformed (2013)
Television by Megalomedia Post Production Cooridnator
Shipping Wars (2013)
Television by Megalomedia Post Production Coordinator
Snitch (2012)
Film by Exclusive Media & Participant / Ric Roman Waugh Assistant to Director
The Unnamed (2011)
Film by Bloodbank Productions Writer/Director
Spy Kids 4 (2011)
Film (short) by Troublemaker Studios / Robert Rodriguez On-Set VFX Coordinator / Supervisor & 3D Post-Production Coordinator
Bienvenido (2010)
Film by Bloodbank Productions Writer/Director
Predators (2009)
Film by Troublemaker Studios / Robert Rodriguez On-Set VFX Assistant & 2D Compositor
Machete (2009)
Film (short) by Troublemaker Studios / Robert Rodriguez On-Set VFX Assistant & 2D Compositor
Entre Lineas (2008)
Film (short) by Bloodbank Productions Writer/Director
La Pared (2007)
Documentary by Bloodbank Productions / Maru Buendia-Senties Writer/Director
100 Meals (2005)
Documentary by Bloodbank Productions Writer/Director/Producer
The Band (2004)
Film (short) by Bloodbank Productions Writer/Director/Producer
Last Interview (2002)
Film (short) by Bloodbank Productions Writer/Director

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Awards

Best Screenwriter for Entre Lineas at BHLIFE Latina Film Festival
(2009)
La Pared - Best International Short in the International Film Festival of Border Film
(2008)
La Pared - Best Film and Best Director in 2nd International Shorts Festival in Chihuahua, Mex.
(2008)
Awarded Cary Grant Film Award by The Princess Grace Foundation
(2007)
La Pared - First place at Cibola International Film Festival
(2007)
La Pared - Best Drama in Senorita Cinema Film Festival
(2007)
BHLIFE winner in Best Director category
(2007)
100 meals - First Place Documentary at Combo Festival
(2006)
Last Interview - First Place in Narrative at the Binational Chamizal Film Festival
(2005)