CREATIVE PRODUCER | VIDEOGRAPHER | EDITOR | PHOTOGRAPHER
Marie Chao
Traveler, Photographer, Foodie
I’m a Creative Video Producer and Photographer working at the intersection of storytelling, strategy, and execution.
Over the past decade, I’ve led productions across feature films, branded campaigns, and documentary projects, shaping ideas from early concept through final delivery.
My work is grounded in human stories, whether I’m filming scientists at the edge of discovery, capturing the perspective of a kindergartener, or crafting social media reels for brands that want to engage their audience.
I’ve managed crews and collaborators across cultures and environments, balancing creative vision with the realities of production. That means knowing when to zoom out and shape the story, and when to get into the details that bring it to life.
What drives me is simple: creating work that feels real. Work that people don’t just watch, but recognize themselves in. Because in a world saturated with content, the stories that last are the ones that feel human.
When I'm not on a film set, I’m most at home capturing images and chasing stories across unfamiliar places, and sharing meals with people I’ve just met.
I believe in the quiet goodness of people, in the way a story can open something in us, and in the kind of moments that stay long after they’re over. If something I create makes you feel deeply, then I’ve done what I set out to do.
