Maria Soccor
Maria Soccor is an award-winning director, actress, producer, and the founder of Maria Soccor Productions. Her films explore pop culture and socially relevant themes, starting with her directorial debut, Lords of BSV that has earned 13 international awards including Best Director at the 2015 Madrid International Film Festival. This documentary was released on Red Bull TV July 31, 2026, and later went on to have a theatrical releasee at The New York City Plex, Newark NJ, December 2016. Her portfolio includes: the VR theatrical play LOVESEAT, which premiered at the Venice International Film Festival, and feature documentaries such as Freestyle Music: The Legacy, Sybil In Her Own Words, and Tillie, which are currently in production under her production company, Maria Soccor Productions.
A dedicated advocate for women in media and green productions, Ms. Soccor co-founded REEL Women in 2025 alongside publicist Jane Owen. This global initiative launched at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, providing mentorship to women pursuing storytelling behind the lens. She is also a leadership member of New York Women In Film and Television (NYWIFT) and a member of the Film Fatales Documentary Feature Chapter.
In addition to her creative work, Ms. Soccor has extensive experience in community leadership. Currently, she serves as a board advisor for Women Empowerment at The Institute of Public Policy and Diplomacy Research, Educate The Block, Film Fatales, The Chelsea International Film Festival, and The Miss Caricom International Foundation. She is also a member of the New Jersey Chapter of Beyond Bedtime for Somerset County.
Her recent honors include the 2025 Global Luminary in Film & Media Award presented by UNGA80 and the 2020 Hell's Kitchen NYC Festival Female Filmmaker of the Year.
