Open letter
Hello! I’m Marysela, a storyteller with a sense of urgency to make things happen -hence, a producer.
Together with my teams and partners, that drive has taken many forms:
Bringing ambitious ideas to life. Over more than 12 years, I have executive produced 30+ creative projects across film, television and live entertainment. Large-scale musicals include Chicago, Wes Side Story and Revolucionarias experiences that bring creative vision, multidisciplinary teams and the discipline of production together.
Opening doors for production. As Costa Rica Film Commissioner from 2024 to 2026, I led the country’s international strategy that helped attract approximately US$27.5 million in audiovisual investment and supported nearly 200 projects. Working with studios, international productions and close to 100 public and private institutions meant aligning creative needs, business priorities and the practical conditions to make things happen.
Connecting talent with possibility. As Director of the Costa Rica Media Market, I brought regional talent together with representatives from Warner Bros. Discovery, Disney Studios, MrBeast’s team and Grupo Mórbido, among others. Its first two editions generated 1,544 business meetings with 159 international buyers. Helping bring more than 25 Costa Rican films to Filmin in Spain extended that work from industry connections to international audiences.
Making room for real stories. Producing and directing audiovisual campaigns for UNICEF, UNDP, IOM and Arizona State University has brought me close to people’s lived experiences. Listening carefully and earning trust are as important to that work as the creative choices behind the camera.
Turning conviction into action. Creativity and public purpose have always been connected in my work—from leading Costa Rica’s National Theatre Company to founding Nosotras Women Connecting and helping advance the campaign behind Costa Rica’s Menstrual Justice Law. As a board member of IBEROFIC, the Ibero-American film commissions network, and Chair of its Gender Committee, I work to expand opportunities for women across production, project development and international collaboration.
Storytelling is a tool for change. I just want to make it happen.
Let’s produce something bold.
PD: Costa Rica and Central America are areas of particular expertise.
