nuria schettino gonzález
Director, Writer, Producer
Nuria Schettino González is an award-winning director, writer, and producer based in California. Originally from Mexico City, Mexico, the 25-year-old's work is grounded in the multicultural perspectives she has cultivated while living in four countries. Since immigrating to California at age twelve, Nuria has dedicated herself to storytelling, creating narrative and documentary shorts in Spanish, English, and bilingual formats. Her films explore themes of cross-cultural identity, immigration, environmentalism, and heritage, challenging stereotypes and delving into the histories of the places she has called home.
Nuria graduated with honors from Chapman University in 2024, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production with an emphasis in Directing from the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. Alongside her film studies, she attained minors in Environmental Science and Latinx & Latin American Studies, reflecting her interdisciplinary commitment to artistic and educational synergy for advocacy.
She is also a journalist, currently working in broadcast television. Nuria produces and writes the flagship newscasts at KGET TV-17, the NBC affiliate and leading news station serving Kern County. Across her career, she has contributed to thousands of stories in both English and Spanish in a top-ten news market, and she shapes daily coverage in service of local audiences with accurate, thoughtful reporting. Together, her work in film and journalism centers on informing, representing, and connecting diverse communities through impactful, responsible storytelling.