Paola J
Gadala-Maria
Paola Gadala-Maria is a New York-based filmmaker whose Hispanic and Middle Eastern heritage and Miami upbringing inform her unique storytelling perspective.
Her impressive portfolio includes producing the dark comedy feature Good Idea, distributed on NoBudge, the docuseries Fight for Glory: 2024 World Series for Apple TV+, and the documentary feature For Venida, For Kalief, premiering this year at Tribeca Film Festival.
She has worked alongside Mila Kunis as Director's Assistant on Luckiest Girl Alive, and has credits across major platforms including Netflix, BET, Discovery+, Peacock, and MSNBC. Paola creates content that explores the human psyche and social systems through compassionate yet unflinching storytelling. Working fluidly in both narrative and documentary spaces, she thrives on creative collaborations with directors and filmmakers who share her passion for authentic, impactful storytelling.