WASHBURN FILMS

A Bit About Me
Fabiola Washburn is a film producer and operations leader with over 20 years of experience across documentary filmmaking, fine arts, and executive management. She has worked closely with Academy Award–winning director since 2019, supporting multiple high-profile documentary productions. Fabiola is also the producer of Citizen Sleuth, which premiered at SXSW and received multiple festival awards. Known for her ability to bridge creative vision with operational execution, she specializes in managing complex productions, coordinating teams, and delivering projects at the highest level.
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2019 - Present
Key Team Manager | Film, Property & Healthcare - Errol Morris
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Serve as a central operational lead across film production, personal affairs, and business infrastructure, ensuring seamless coordination across all domains
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Manage three residential and production properties, including renovations, vendor negotiations, contracts, budgeting, and financial tracking (taxes, insurance, utilities)
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Oversee healthcare management and advocacy, coordinating providers, insurance, and complex care logistics; attend and manage critical medical appointments
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Act as trusted liaison between director, producers, agents, medical professionals, and high-profile stakeholders, maintaining confidentiality and continuity
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Provide hands-on production support across all projects, including scheduling, research coordination, travel logistics, and on-set needs
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Build and manage systems that improve efficiency, communication, and cost control across multiple concurrent priorities
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Selected Film Projects:
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Chaos: The Manson Murders (Netflix)
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Separated (NBC Universal)
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The Pigeon Tunnel (Apple TV+)
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My Psychedelic Love Story (Showtime)
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Ongoing investigative and documentary projects in development
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2018-2024
Producer - Citizen Sleuth
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Originated and developed the underlying story, serving as the catalyst for the film's creation
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Led end-to-end production coordination, including budgeting, scheduling, and multi-location shoots
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Partnered with sales and distribution teams (including Cinetic Media) to shape festival and release strategy
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Premiered at SXSW 2023, followed by multiple festival awards and international recognition
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Oversaw cross-functional collaboration between creative, editorial, and business teams
2007-2017
Online Gallery & Events Programmer - Jack Rutberg Fine Arts
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Assisted in curating exhibitions and managed participation in major international art fairs (Art Basel, The Armory Show)
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Directed logistics including contracts, shipping, travel, and installation
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Supported artist relations, sales coordination, and event execution
