Giselle Contreras - Top Tier Read & Meet

Giselle Contreras is a television and film development professional who is passionate about sharing stories that reflect the world around us. Her latest work includes working as a development consultant on an upcoming documentary project at Monkeypaw, Jordan Peele’s production company. Previously, she was the Manager of Television Development at 3Pas Studios, Eugenio Derbez’s production company, which is most notably behind the half-hour comedy ACAPULCO on Apple+.

Her foundation in storytelling began at the UCLA School of Theatre, Film, and Television before she learned the ropes of representation at a boutique talent agency. She sharpened her skills at FactoryMade, a business venture company specializing in entertainment projects, and Robert Rodriguez’s El Rey Network, an English-language, Latino-infused cable channel.

During her time at The Will & Jada Smith Family Foundation, she worked at the intersection of media and philanthropy, eventually transitioning to Overbrook Entertainment's Film/TV production and development department. She enjoys mentoring emerging young writers and judging competitions for programs at the Austin Film Festival, NYFA Los Angeles, Cinestory, Stephens College, Coverfly, and her alma mater, UCLA.