María José Arauz

90 Minutos
Fiction - Honduras
Director: Aeden O'Connor Agurcia
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With This Light
Documentary - HON & US
Co-directors: Laura Bermudez and Nicole Bernardi-Reis
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Dos Rios
Documentary - Guatemala & Honduras
Co-directoras: Laura Bermúdez and Anaïs Taracena
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Antes de que Amanezca
Fiction - Honduras
Director: Enrique Medrano
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Cuerpos Vivos
Documentary - Honduras
Directora: Andrea Arauz
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Graciela
Documentary - Honduras
Directora: Laura Bermúdez
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About

Hi, I'm María José Arauz but everyone calls me MJ! I'm a bilingual (English and Spanish) experienced documentary producer and narrative 1st AD with a passion for elevating BIPOC Latin voices. My work is from Honduras and the United States. Currently Industry Manager Funds and Labs at Hot Docs Canadian International Doc FestivalI came to Canada to successfully study Film and Television Business, a unique program combining production, accounting, and business knowledge for the Canadian system.💼 Consultant Services:
- Business Affairs: Apply to Canadian funding (e.g., CMF, BellFund, SHAW etc.)
- Navigating International Funding applications
- Preparing for International Festival Pitch Forums and providing 1-on-1 advice
- Setting up your Google Drive for Production Success
-Distribution and Festival Strategy for your filmsIf you're looking for guidance or a fresh perspective on your projects, feel free to reach out! Let’s work together to bring your stories to a global audience. 🌎🎥