Stella Merkel

Biography

Stella Merkel is a Los Angeles-based producer from the heart of downtown Toronto, Canada. She is a recent graduate of the University of British Columbia’s Film Production program, earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in May 2025. Before completing her first degree, Stella was accepted to the University of California, Los Angeles. She is currently enrolled in the Producers Program, where she will complete her Master’s of Fine Arts in June 2027. She was one of 15 selected for the program in the academic intake. Upon admission, she was awarded an Entry Departmental Scholarship by the UCLA Faculty of Theater, Film and Television.