Emerging Creative Industries Professional, Film/Theater Producer/AD, Photographer, and Emerson College Graduate.

Born and raised in Nyack, NY, Marina has been immersed in the arts from an early age, studying film, music, dance, theater, acting, and writing. Her lifelong passion for creativity led her to Emerson College, where she earned a B.A. in Business of Creative Enterprises, a program that blends entertainment business, marketing, creative development, and strategy. She complemented her degree with minors in Music History & Culture and Art History, expanding her knowledge across multiple artistic disciplines.

At Emerson, Marina became an active member of the student film and theater community, contributing to numerous projects as a producer, assistant director, and casting director. Beyond campus, she gained hands-on professional experience through three internships that spanned different sectors of the entertainment industry. As a development intern at Braven Films, she analyzed scripts, wrote coverage, and supported producers with organizational tasks. At the historic Emerson Colonial Theater (Ambassador Theatre Group), she worked alongside the administrative and marketing teams, contributing to production meetings, drafting social media content, and managing financial documentation. As a public relations intern at The Brand Agency in Los Angeles, she supported publicity campaigns for major clients—including Disney, Paramount, Hulu, Alo Yoga, and Sephora—through press tracking, media research, influencer outreach, and event support.

Following graduation in May 2025, she began a new role as an assistant at Viking Entertainment, where she has developed a strong foundation in talent representation. In this role, she works extensively with a roster of high-profile actors. Marina’s responsibilities include coordinating casting calls, travel and personal arrangements. She performs administrative assistant and office management duties such as answering phones/screening calls, restocking and organizing office supplies, mail distribution, email communication, updating and organizing files, calendar management etc. .

Additionally, she assists in scouting new talent and stays informed on upcoming projects that may have roles for clients., submits clients for major casting opportunities, coordinates scheduling with clients and casting directors, and manages communication between the talent manager and clients, strengthening both her administrative and coordination skills.

These diverse experiences have not only deepened her understanding of the entertainment industry but also helped her refine her professional goals. Marina lives and works in New York City.