Editor | Writer/Director | Multimedia journalist

Mariana Graterol is a filmmaker and journalist based in New York. She received a MA in Media Studies with a minor in Anthropology and Design at The New School in 2024. Her art explores the intersection of social equity, diaspora, and belonging through cultural analysis, moving images, and creative writing.

Along with her work at The New School's Student Leadership and Involvement office, Mariana is a 2023 fellow of the Palah Light Lab, a feminist and queer media collective that fosters participation through technology. 

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Assistant Director

Unifying Storytelling / I.N.T Robotics Team, directed by Amir Huzak; commissioned by the Interfaith Research Lab at Teachers College, Columbia University

Line Producer

Oh what happy days (currently in post-production), directed by Homayoun Ghanizadeh

Lucky Lotto, 2024, directed by Prakyat Chouta | Official Selection Chelsea Film Festival

Camera Assistant

Loveland (currently in post-production), cinematography by Arina Vala

Magas, 2025, cinematography by Gelareh Kiazand | Official Selection New York Shorts International Film Festival

Production Assistant

Villa Encanto, 2025, directed by Joel Perez | Official Selection Tribeca Film Festival

The Upper Room, 2024, directed by Joel Perez | Official Selection NewFest

Eleanor The Great, 2025, directed by Scarlet Johansson

Oh, hi!, 2025, directed by Sophie Brooks