Mercedes started her career in both radio and film in the mid-90s at both KXRK X-96 alternative radio and the Sundance Institute. .
She then worked in film production for 20+ years starting as a production assistant, and now works as a an Assistant Director, Director, and Producer.
She also donates her time to local community radio as a host/DJ with her own weekly program, SATURDAY NITE SESH on KUAA 99.9 FM (live-streaming at kuaafm.org) in Salt Lake City, Utah.
In 2020, Mercedes won a year-long scholarship for Sundance’s Collab online platform, where she subsequently developed a script and was invited to apply to the Sundance film labs.
Mercedes continues to write, produce, and dj locally and beyond, merging her talents in both film and music.More...