Original Stories That Inspire and Engage

At Marin Story Studio, we create compelling, timely content across film, TV, and digital platforms, to engage audiences and elevate media experiences worldwide.

Jesse Gift – EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | WRITER, DIRECTOR, PRODUCER, CAMERA, EDITOR. – Jesse is a Breaking News, Primetime Emmy® Award recipient and multiple Emmy® Award nominee. His work has been watched by tens of millions on ABC, NBC, CBS, A&E, PBS, BBC, RAI Italy and more. Now an independent filmmaker, Jesse relishes telling stories that transcend reporting the news. Stories that make an impact on everyone, and have potential to make the world better not just entertained or even informed.

Diane Wagner – EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, WRITER/PRODUCER, CAMERA – Diane grew up in Marin County, California. Her past career success in market research consulting for Fortune 500 clients is a bonus to her as an independent storyteller. Diane’s grateful for having been privileged with the educational opportunities of graduating from Claremont McKenna College, and earning her MBA at UC Irvine. She is passionate about telling stories that inspire audiences, especially children, to elevate their self image, better recognize their own potential and gain access to educational opportunity.