Maria Escobedo

Maria Escobedo is an Associate Professor at the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts, where she teaches screenwriting. She also serves as an Adjunct Screenwriting Professor at Cal State LA and Stephens College.

• 2024 Annie Award nomination
• 2025 Children’s & Family Emmy Award nomination
• Humanitas Award nomination
• NAACP Award nomination

Her work focuses on underrepresented stories in film and television, with a strong commitment to mentorship and education. She has contributed to notable animated and live-action projects, including Grey’s Anatomy, East Los High, and Rosie’s Rules, while leading initiatives to foster emerging voices in media. Through her roles at organizations like the WGAW, NALIP, and NYWIFT, she actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the industry.