Multidisciplinary Media Producer, Project manager and Storyteller

Maria Morgunova

Toronto, ON (Open to relocation: Canada & U.S.)

416-***-**** *****.*********@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/stage-film-director/ Professional Summary

Award-winning Media Producer, Journalist, and Interpreter with 10+ years of experience in media production, investigative journalism, and cross-cultural communication. Skilled in creating documentaries, digital campaigns, and marketing content. Certified Russian English interpreter with healthcare, legal, and community expertise. Opera Stage Director and Creative Leader experienced in directing productions and developing artistic projects. Recognized for blending storytelling, research, and cultural insight to deliver impactful media and communications.

Core Competencies

• Media & Video Production (Traditional & Aerial)

• Investigative Journalism & Research

• Translation & Interpreting (Legal, Medical, Community)

• Opera Stage & Creative Direction

• Blogging, Storytelling, PR & Marketing Content

• Cross-cultural Communication

Selected Achievements

• Filmmaker – Directed The Uphill Battle: The Cost of Raising a Champion (Amazon Prime), winner of multiple international awards including ALTFF Best Documentary.

• Investigative Journalist – Finalist, AIPS Sports Media Awards for human-interest feature on karate champion Rafael Aghayev.

• Interpreter – Supported the Canadian Opera Company and organizations such as the Red Cross, Service Canada, and insurance/legal agencies in community, legal, and healthcare contexts.

• Licensed Drone Pilot – Advanced operations certification, integrating aerial videography into media projects.

Professional Experience

Media Producer / Journalist (Remote – U.S. In-person – Canada) INVISION PRO 2014–Present

• Manage full-cycle video production (concept shooting editing distribution).

• Produce articles, blogs, and multimedia content for small and mid-sized businesses.

• Lead event management projects in PR, arts, and culture, creating customized media solutions.

• Provide marketing content tailored to private and corporate clients. Content Producer / Journalist

Investigation Hotline & Partners 2022–2024

• Produced 400+ articles and multimedia campaigns for public and investigative audiences.

• Conducted OSINT research projects, in-depth interviews, and analysis by specific request.

• Delivered investigative content supporting legal, corporate, and private clients. Interpreter & Translator (Freelance – Toronto)

Exacta, CanTalk, Welcome House, Canadian Opera Company 2016–Present

• Provide consecutive and remote interpreting in medical, legal, and community contexts.

• Assisted Bolshoi Theater troupe with production-related interpretation at Canadian Opera Company.

• Supported newcomers, refugees, and accident victims in communication with services and institutions. Documentary Director / Journalist

The Uphill Battle, INVISION PRO 2016–2017

Directed 75-min documentary exploring Ontario’s karate community. Secured festival selections and streaming distribution (Amazon Prime, FilmHub and other platforms). Journalist & Translator

• New Izvestia, Cosmopress, ExpoToday (Russia/UK) 2003–2006

• Produced cultural and investigative journalism; translated for international publications. Education & Certifications

• Diploma – Film Arts & Production, Toronto Media & Film College

• M.A. – Stage Direction & Arts Production, St. Petersburg Conservatory, Russia

• B.A. – Russian Language & Literature, St. Petersburg State University

• Language Interpreter Training Certificate – Humber College, Toronto

• Advanced Drone Pilot Certificate – RPAS Center & Altex Academy

• Additional Certificates: Neurographics Therapy; Business of Art Course (Ontario) Languages

Russian – Native English – Fluent

Awards & Recognition

• ALTFF – Best Documentary (2017)

• Nollywood Festival – Finalist (2018)

• Documentary Without Borders – Best Direction (2017)

• AIPS Sports Media Awards – Finalist (2018)

• “Silver Rain” Prize – Translation (2002)

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