Mari Young

Mari Young is an experienced producer and independent filmmaker currently working at Metastage since January 2022, where responsibilities include overseeing XR and 2D projects from ideation to delivery and supporting client relationships. Mari's significant prior experience includes serving as an Emerging Technology Fellow at JOVRNALISM™, producing nonfiction stories using immersive technologies for major media outlets, and as a Multimedia Journalist at USC Annenberg Media, covering critical topics during the COVID-19 crisis. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Multimedia Journalism from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor's degree in Film and Media Studies from Colorado College, complemented by studies at Waseda University.