GUEST BIO

Marissa Heringer is a New York City-based Creative Producer with a passion for championing independent filmmakers. 

She serves as the Program Manager at ReelAbilities, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing disability inclusion in the media industry, where she facilitates fundraising and programming efforts. 

Marissa works closely with Executive Producer Sheila Nevins, most recently contributing to the development of the 2026 Oscar-nominated short documentary Children No More: Were and are Gone, directed by Hilla Medalia. 

Marissa is also an Executive Producer on Manhood (SXSW 2026), directed by Daniel Lombroso. 

At MTV Documentary Films, a division founded by Sheila Nevins, Marissa played a pivotal role in expanding Paramount’s documentary library, acquiring and developing over 40 films, including five Academy Award-nominated titles. Notable projects like I am Ready Warden, The ABCs of Book Banning, The Eternal Memory, 76 Days, Last Flight Home, Ascension, St. Louis Superman, The Fire That Took Her, and Finding Yingying have earned widespread recognition, garnering accolades such as Emmys, Peabodys, and DuPont awards. 

Marissa started her career at HBO in Digital Distribution.