Vicki Syal, a first-generation Brazilian-Indian producer, champions inclusive storytelling through her award-winning work. Her short film SWEET TALKIN' GUY was selected for 2025 Sundance Film Festival, and she produced THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD for Warner Bros as part of their Reframed: Next Gen Narratives series, now streaming on Max. Her notable 2024 projects include RECOLLECTORS featuring Maria Zhang and Highdee Kuan, WHAT TO EXPECT (which she produced and co-wrote) which earned a $40K Latino Public Broadcasting grant, and FOR YOUR OWN GOOD, named a top 5 finalist for Tribeca's Untold Stories.

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Since 2010, she has produced numerous award-winning projects, including feature films, shorts, and episodic content. Her feature film STAKES IS HIGH (2024) has garnered significant recognition, winning the Narrative Grand Jury Prize at Dallas International Film Festival, Best Narrative Feature at Port Townsend Film Festival, and earning awards at Harlem International Film Festival and NYC Independent Film Festival, while her film ABRAZO garnered over 25 awards on the festival circuit. Her work has screened at prestigious festivals including LALIFF, LAAPFF, Outfest, and Hollyshorts.

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Her extensive experience includes producing content for notable artists like Kid Cudi and Rosie Tucker, as well as major brands including Microsoft, Nissan, Taco Bell, and Crunchyroll. She has also created series for Jellysmack, Healthline, and Discovery+. As former Head of Production at Pollution Studios, she oversaw daily operations and post-production, managing everything from script development to final delivery.

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A returning member of the Rideback Rise Cohort, Vicki consistently champions emerging voices while creating inclusive, empowering sets where storytelling thrives. Her commitment to the wellbeing of her production teams remains a cornerstone of her ethos across all sets.