consulting
After 12 years working as an investigative journalist, writer, associate producer, director, producer and executive producer, Gemma Cubero is now offering her services to filmmakers and industry professionals.
Gemma Cubero is a bilingual film producer with a degree in investigative journalism. Gemma Cubero has managed productions from location scouting to interviews in the Mexico, Cuba, Spain, California and Argentina. In addition to her bilingual production skills, she has exceptional fundraising moxie with expertise in helping filmmakers connect to resources and funding.
Her work through Talcual Films with Celeste Carrasco on films such as Ella Es El Matador (She Is The Matador) and El Abrazo has been supported by institutions such as PBS, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Latino Public Broadcasting, P.O.V., Tribeca Film Institute, IFP Independent Film Week, Pacific Pioneer Fund, the San Francisco Foundation Bay Area Documentary Fund, National Organization of Latino Independent Producers, New York Women in Film and Television, Women Make Movies, the Consulate General of Spain in New York, the Embassy of Spain in Washington DC and the Instituto Cervantes. She is a member of the European Documentary Network.
Gemma Cubero has been awarded an Annenberg Fellowship to obtain her M.A. in Specialized Journalism (The Arts) at the University of Southern California where she is investigating documentary as a tool for social change and how “the digital revolution” has impacted documentary filmmaking.
Services Offered
Production Services
- Bilingual Producer (Spanish-English)/Line Producer/Executive Producer
- Develop and manage projects from pre-production through post-production
- Scout locations and coordinate shoots in the United States, Europe, Latin America
- Plan and manage budgets
- Conduct investigative research, access subjects and interview
- Locate and clear archival and music rights
- Hire production, editing and post-production team
- Supervise editing and post-production phases
- Access to talented and trustworthy professionals
Fundraising Services
- Research and identify private US foundations, corporations and individual donors
- Identify strategies to create co
- production and access funding in the European Market
- Cultivate and manage tactful and professional relationships with donors
- Write proposals and budgets tailored to specific funding
- Plan and implement fundraising events, house parties and screenings
- Write grant reports and fulfilling deliverables
Additional Services
- Plan and develop festival and distribution strategies
- Passionate presenter/guest teacher about women in documentary filmmaking
Testimonials
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“Tenacity, honesty and creativity. Three fundamental qualities that Gemma Cubero brings to every job. To film with Gemma is the guarantee of being able to realize the impossible. And she does not rest until she has obtained this. She always has a plan B.”
Celeste Carrasco
Director, Producer, DP
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“Gemma Cubero is an amazing filmmaker and fundraiser! I watched with admiration as she managed to find funding in the most unexpected places for her film Ella Es El Matador (not an easy sell!). I would recommend her to any filmmaker.”
Debra Zimmerman
Executive Director
Women Make Movies
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“P.O.V. had the pleasure of working closely with Gemma Cubero to present that national US broadcast of her extraordinary documentary Ella Es El Matador on PBS. The film is a powerful showcase of Gemma and Celeste’s artistic vision tackling complex social issues through creative storytelling coupled with an exquisite visual aesthetic. Audiences were enthralled, with many so moved that they wrote to compliment the film and debate the issues. Gemma partnered with POV to lead a successful community engagement campaign and to develop educational materials and other resources, so that audiences had the tools to go beyond the broadcast and fully engage with the themes in the film. Gemma is an artist with an inspiring vision. She has a passionate drive to tell the stories that are not being told elsewhere and is one of the most exciting talents to emerge in the documentary world in recent years.”
Simon Kilmurry
Executive Director, Executive Producer
American Documentary | POV
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“Gemma is living proof that diligence, kindness and passion for worthy storytelling aren’t extinct. I would hire her again on ANY project that I undertake — this is how confident I am of her talents and good nature.”
Mimi Chakarova
Director, Producer, Photographer
UC Berkeley School of Journalism
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“Gemma brings the best of both worlds to her production work: she is savvy, meticulous and resourceful, while her graciousness and warmth put everyone at ease behind and in front of the camera. If you are fortunate to have her on your team, her many gifts will elevate the project and the work of everyone involved in it.”
Laurie Coyle
Director, Producer, Writer
www.paradigmproductions.org
Consulting & Employment History
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Iconoclastas
Consulting Producer
Work for Fremantle Media in the production of Iconoclastas, the Latin American version of the Sundance Channel documentary series titled Iconoclasts. Find and secure characters and assist in coordinating productions. Visit Site
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The Price of Sex
Consulting Producer
Consulting Producer on The Price of Sex, a feature length documentary directed and produced by Mimi Chakarova, that narrates the experiences of young Eastern European women forced into the world of sex slavery and human trafficking. Assist in identifying funding sources, writing proposals, creating budgets and advising on outreach and distribution. Visit Site
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Dark Swan
Consulting Producer
Consulting producer on Dark Swan a documentary film directed and produced by Laurie Coyle. Assisted Ms Coyle in the archival footage research of her dance film Dark Swan.
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Adiós Amor
Consulting Producer
Consulting producer on Adiós Amor directed and produced by Laurie Coyle.Assisted Coyle in the fundraising strategy for Adiós Amor, a film about the search of pioneer migrant farm worker María Moreno.
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Feminicide = Sanctioned Murder: Gender, Race and Violence in Global Context
Production Coordinator
International conference that took place at Stanford University. This event examined the murders and disappearances of women in Mexico, Guatemala and Canada. The conference used the intersection of art and politics in violence against women. As the panel coordinator for the conference, designed panels, selected and gained access to panelists, and coordinated film presentations. Visit Site
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Mariachis
Archival Research
Consulting work to research archival footage in Mexico for a documentary film project about mariachis.
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What’s Under Your Hat?
Executive Producer & Line Producer
Helped directors, Lola Barrera and Iñaki Peñafiel develop the documentary film from development through distribution. Gained access to the main characters of the film,planned and conducted shoots in Spain, France, United States, Mexico and Cuba. Conducted interviews in English, translated for Spanish-speaking directors, designed and implemented fundraising strategy and distribution campaign. Visit Site
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Uno Por Ciento: Esquizofrenia
Executive Producer & Line Producer
Helped director Ione Hernández and producer Julio Medem gained access to the main characters of this feature documentary, planned and conducted shoots in Spain, located and secured archival footage, supervised post-production phase. Visit Site
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El Mundo del Siglo XXI
Writer
Wrote investigative articles and feature stories for the Science and Culture section and the Sunday Magazine of the National Spanish Newspaper El Mundo. Visit Site
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Señorita Extraviada
Associate Producer & Researcher
Assisted director and producer Lourdes Portillo in the research and development of the film, gained access to characters, wrote proposal and budgets, secured archival footage and planned and implemented fundraising strategies and events. Visit Site
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The Women’s Building
Development Director
Helped raise $5.9 million for the Reinforce the Dream capital campaign to renovate the Women’s Building. Fundraised through individual donors, federal, state and private institutions and foundations. Identified funders and wrote grants to secure funding from national and local private foundations, corporations, institutions and state and federal agencies. Cultivated donors and planned fundraising events. Coordinated the Leadership Committee, worked with the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors. Visit Site
Rates & Contact Info
To learn how Talcual Films Consulting can benefit your project and get sliding scale rates email Gemma Cubero at talcualfilms@gmail.com or call her at 1.415.630.0418