I’ve been hired by:

the FIlm Independent Spirit Awards, Sundance, AFI Film Festival, TriBeCa, Robert Rodriguez, Redbull Music & Film Fest, the Comedy Cellar (NYC), Slamdance, UCB L.A., the Hollywood Improv, TCM Classic Film Festival, Nerd HQ (Comic Con), The Industry (Hopscotch Opera), the Guiness Book of World Records Museum, True/False, Politicon, Topo Chico … and more! _{See below.}

IMDb & Backstage

Vivian recently starred in Mister and Mischief’s award winning 40 Watts From Nowhere (Executive Producer Jack Black). She’s hosted for Robert Rodriguez, Sundance, and even a Bernie Sanders fundraiser! Vivian is one of the many voices of Meet Cute, and used to do those funny Buzzfeed videos…

• XYZ X-Rated Cabaret Show – Story coming soon on Youtube
• 10/23/25 “The Joy of Snacking” – Vivian hosted Hilary Campbell’s L.A. book tour stop at the Lyric Hyperion
• POD ALERT! Catch Vivian on Steven Ray Morris’ See Jurassic Right where they talk Margaritaville and Dinos!
• Vivian was recently a guest on Jordan, Jesse, GO! a Maximum Fun show.
• Notes on Nudes (dir. Em Solarova) is playing at another film festival in New York, Vivian is the lead VO role in the short – be sure to catch the NSFW short this summer!
• Mister & Mischief premiered another amazing show, the “Narative Treatment Plant” which recently premiered at “Night at the Library” which took place at the Grand Central Library in Downtown Los Angeles this past March 2025.
• Vivian’s MEET CUTE recordings are now online! Subscribe here!
• Mister and Mischief’s “40 Watts From Nowhere,” in which Vivian played a lead, in won Critic’s Pick at the SD Wow Fest 2022.
• El Rey Nation is now available on Youtube, Amazon Prime, AND iTunes y’all!
• Vivian’s short “Ladyhater” which premiered at Tribeca 2019, is now available on their website.
• Keep an eye out for Vivian’s first lead role in the horror comedy, “Snowflakes” by Dir. M.K. West (Dollface) coming soon!

Yes – she does art and tech

Vivian Martinez is a Technical Director and Producer with 10+ years experience leading large-scale live events, award shows, premieres, bridging the gap between creative visions and technical feasibility in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Proven track record of managing technical logistics for high-profile events, including the Spirit Awards, AFI Fest, and TriBeCa; designing show systems, advancing venues, leading union and non-union crews up to 40+ as well as grant writing, Asset Management, Youtube streaming, Streamlabs, Twitch / OBS and Linux / Ubuntu.

• Film Independent 2022 – 2026
  • Technical Manager
• Loyola Marymount School of Film and TV 2020
  • Technical Events Producer
• Bentonville Film Festival (Bentonville, GA)
  • Programming Coordinator / Moderator
• Redbull Music Festival 2018
  • Film Festival Technical Manager
• Spirit Awards 2019 – 2025
  • Technical Manager, for the Member’s viewing party and Film Independent. Produced a private dual livestream broadcast. Also ran the membership screenings and Print Traffic.
  • Vivian also hosted the event and ran the raffle
• AFI Film Festival (American Film Institute) 2016 – 2022
  • Festival Operations Manager (2016)
  • Technical Manager (2017 – 2020)
  • Technical and Print Traffic Manager (2022)
• TriBeCa Film Festival(TFI) 2016 – 2019
  • Technical Content Manager and Sponsor Content Manager
  • Moderated the Q&A for the world premiere of LA92, DUCKBUTTER with Alia Shawkat, and STUDIO 54
• Slamdance Film Festival 2015 – 2019
  • Technical and Theater Operations Director
  • Host of Slamdance TV
  • Moderated Q&As
• L.A. Film Fest 2012 – 2018
  • Associate Technical Director (2018)
  • Theater Manager (2012 – 2017)
• 1st Assistant Director
  • “Headshots” w/Ray Wise
  • 6 LOVE STORIES Dir. Michael Dunaway (Paste Magazine)
  • (2nd) “Dated” Dr. Rob Burnett (the Mindy Show)

• Guinesses Book of World Records’ Museum Hollywood 2015 – 2016 Host of all official ‘Guinness World Records Attempt’ shows at the Museum, certified by the official training group in the UK.
• “Hopscotch” presented by The Industry LA 2015 Production Stage Manager for all the Opera routes and the HUB broadcast / live performances. HopscotchOpera.com and see Vivian in the PBS docuseries!
• Inclusive PR 2013 with Mickey Cottrell (LLYN FOULKES, BOXING DAY, THE GIRLS IN THE BAND).
• “LINE” Cellphone Commercial 2013 Stylist (with Agnes Monica and Billy B.)
• AAA Academics 2011 & 2012 Tutor. Provided free tutoring for students in the LAUSD area K – 12.
• Arts District Healing Center 2012 & 2013 Community Medicinal Cannabis Consultant and Caregiver. Also curated for the Gallery.
• Downtown Independent Theater House Manager. Produced, managed and coordinated premieres, fundraisers, and theatrical runs, coordinated with high profile talent like Werner Herzog, Chloe Sevigny, and Jane Lynch. Created press and digital marketing campaigns, designed screen and lobby ads, and developed relationships with Los Angeles based print and online publications. Wrote and negotiated contracts, handled billing, trained and scheduled employees, organized inventory, established HR procedures, and managed theater facilities.
• Sunset Edit Post Production 2008 to 2011 Executive Assistant & Post Production Coordinator. Managed facilities, client services, receptionist, vault traffic, assistant editing, DIT and post production coordination.
• Hamptons Film Festival
• LALIFF
• Amgen CA Tour of C.A Bike Tour
• Palm Springs Film Festival
• Women in Film
• Second Stage Hollywood, Stage Manager
• Kazarian/Measures/Ruskin Talent Agency 2007 to 2008
• Summer Fun Time Society (artist’s collective) – October 2008 to Present Founder. Produced large independent events grossing over $9K across the USA. Showcasing local bands, artists, DJs, literary magazines and event spaces depending on the city. Press, stage management and promotion for shows at venues in Los Angeles including the MOCA, 5 Star Bar, the Satellite (Spaceland), the Lyric, and the Echo. All rights reserved (c).

BA, New England College 2007 (Dean’s List, Cum Laude)

LACC Business Law 101 GPA 3.75

Regent’s College UK GPA 4.0

REFERENCES:

Shawn Davis, E.P. the Spirit Awards

Bodie Olmos, President of LALIFF

Rachel Bleemer, Dir. Programming and Events at Film Independent

Brenda Robinson, Acting President at Film Independent

Karl Mehrer, K2 Imaging & Technical Dir. Tribeca

Maggie Maye, Founder Vidiots

 

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