Michael Avila

Michael Avila is a seasoned professional in unscripted television development, currently serving as Vice President of Development at Magical Elves, Inc. since June 2019, where responsibilities include pitching original series ideas and developing innovative projects. Previous experience includes roles at Machete Productions as Manager of Development and various positions at NBCUniversal Media, LLC, where contributions spanned creative executive duties for popular series and involvement in an executive training program. Michael's early career featured internships at Viacom's MTV and FremantleMedia, as well as event coordination at the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center. Michael holds a Master of Arts in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies from UCLA.